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Currently I have 205/40/17 yokohama parada spec2 tires and I want to go with somthing different this time around. I like the way they stick but their tread life is short and road noise is pretty bad. I want to go with a 205/45/17 this time. I want somthing more "all season" this time that will still have good grip but wear better and less road noise. I want to stay around 110.00 a tire. Any suggestions? Thanks

 
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Go 215/40R17. Thicker sidewall then 205/40. As for the actual tire, I got Continental ContiextremeContacts, which was 117/tire from Wal-Mart special ordered. They're all season rated, and even have excellent snow grip.

 
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215/40/17 is not a thicker sidewall, just a wider tire? Maybe I'm wrong....

 
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Wanna bet? 40% of 215mm is more then 40% of 205mm

 
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I roll 215/45/17 Nitto Neo Gen!!!!

Nitto, Nitto, Nitto!!! IMO

And, yes 215 is more tire then the 205!

 
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What are the advantages of a 215/40/17 over a 205/45/17. My main objective is tread life and road noise. I'll get some serious street tires when I do my engine swap which will be in the next few years.

 
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I have 215/45R17's on my car. I hate the way they look. The tires look way too thick for my liking. Going from a 205/40 like I had to these ones was quite an adjustment. Also when I lowered my car the tires rubbed on the rear fender lip and on the front under turning. If you look at a tire calculator,
The 205/40 sidewall is 3.2 inches high and makes the speedo -2.5 MPH off.
215/40's are 3.4 inches high and make your speedo -1.6 MPH off.
205/45's are 3.6 inches high and make your speedo -.5 MPH off.
215/45's are 3.8 inches high and make your speedo +.5 MPH.


The reason I want to go with 215/40's is that it is a lower profile then 215/45 (I've seen them in person, the difference is quite visible) The road noise isn't that much more noticeable with the 205/40's on, I've driven with both and I could only detect slightly less noise with my 215/45's on

Tread life has more to do with the tire construction, how you drive, and if you keep your car in alignment.

 
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^^^^^Good advice^^^^^

If you are able to SEE a 215/24 on a RIM, the tire sora "hangs over" the edge of the rim. ( to protect from curbing & aditional handling)

205/40 Wont have the "extra" edge.

Did that even make any sence????

01honder is correct also, Less noise with 215's! IMO

 
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I mostly drive highway and i'm not overly aggresive but sometimes I can be. I can get BF Goodrich g force sport's for 115. Any input on these over Yokohama or Cooper?

 
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Yokohama > BF

Yokohama > cooper

Nitto > yokohamo

IMO!

 
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i hear the toyo proxes-4's are pretty bad ***

 
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I'd suggest for a good Z rated (all season) I'd go with the Falken Ziex 512

I've got them on my car and they have a treadwear rating of 320 or 360 or something great like that.
Basically they're a Z that is warrantied for up to 40,000km's.

Check those out ... I like'em

 
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Thanks whitehalf. I actually had a friend tell me the Falkens were good tires, and cheap too.

 
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Yup ... this is the 3rd season ... and theres at least half of the tire still left. I only drive low km's per summer season anyways ... BUT ... I know guys that have gone through entire full sets of Z's since I've had mine ...

So $$$ in my pocket = good.

 
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i had 225/45 on 17x7... i loved it...

 
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I was going to get them at discount tire but they don't carry the size I need. Any other good places online? Thanks for the help guys.

 
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www.tirerack.com

 
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Im a big fan of discount... just because they warrantee EVERY THING they touch!

 
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if you are getting Falken 512's then www.vulcantire.com is by far the cheapest place.