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hey all,

currently have 215/40/17 tires on my 17s and need a new set on my 01 lx

gonna buy the falken ze-512s

could save a few bucks if i buy 205/40/17 vs. the 215s

other than being 3% too fast vs. 2% am i sacrificing anything else in the name of saving about $80?

thanks

 
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1. Road noise
2. Pothole protection
3. Rim lip protection

 
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4. Ride comfort
5. Wheel gap (205/40/17 looks ridiculous with no drop)


if your not dropped lower than 1", id recommend 215/45/17.

 
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its dropped H&R sport

 
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7" rim 205/45/17
7.5" rim 215/40/17

 
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I roll 215/45/17 Nitto Neo Gens on a 3.5 inch drop! Great wheel!

 
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I have to say i've had both 205 and 215s and there is very little if any difference!

 
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215/45/17. I run the 512's in that size.

 
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yeah i have 205s and its not a huge deal, they do look extremely thin though (sidewall) cuz they are stretched over the rim more than a 215 would be. it really doesnt make a difference tho. but... H&R sport springs dont drop much, so ide go for the 215s cuz they wont stretch over the rim as much and will make it look like the sidewall is taller to fit the wheel gap more.

 
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thanks all

 
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215/45/17 with NO drop looks and rides like magic.

 
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he is right shouldnt be running 40 sidewall should be 45's. If you run 205's your speedo will read better though.

 
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i got 205/40s and its a small tire, should have gotten the 215/40 but its cool