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Need new rubber and wondering what is the best tire size to run on my 17's.

Right now i got 205/40/17, and most tire sites say i should be running 205/45/17.

Where i live there is a lot of bumps and potholes and i'm looking to get the best price for tires and one that are going to protect my rims. So i guess my question is...what the biggest 17 the can be ran on a 02 Civic DX?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Steve

 
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My rims are 17 x 7 with a 42 off set if that would help any.

Also just noticed Canadain sites say 205/45/17 is the recommended size and U.S site say 215/45/17 is the recommended size

 
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215/40/17 is a good size.....

 
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I'm running the same as you and happy with em. Looks like your not dropped so you can go 215 in 45 or 40 series. 205/45 seems to be the closest to oem diameter! For rim protection you want the 45 sidewalls. Also remember the larger the size the heavier! Just my 2 cents

 
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Actually im pretty sure that 215/45/17 is the closest to OEM but 205/45/17 is pretty close. Just dont get 40's worse ride,less protection for your rims,looks dumb IMHO

 
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i got 205/40/17 , looks okay i like them, but can feel bumps more than stock. next time i am gonna buy tires are gonna be 215/40/17, so i can have them little wider on the sidewalls, but other than that there great

 
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i got the 205/45/17's like what xam said, you can feel the bumps pretty well IMO, since i just started to mod my ride, but i noticed that sidewalls can handle the cornering if you like booking corners. But make sure you lower ur ride coz...the back gap is gonnna look wacked !