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i just pick up some 17x7 Enkei GF1 for my white 05 lx sedan.


i just wanted to know what every one is runing on there 17s?

 
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My preferred size is 215/45-17. Only reason I'm rockin' 205/50s right now is because that's the only size they had for severe weather

edit: I don't care if 215/45's make the rims "look" smaller. I stick with 215/45s for the performance aspect (messes with speedometer the least, comfier ride than a smaller sidewall)

 
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I have 205/40/17, abit too small, 205/45/17 or 215/45/17 will look better

 
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u can either use 205/45/17 or 215/40/17 to be within OEM spec.

remember the middle number (side wall) is a RATIO to the width of the tire.

so for example, a 205/45/17 will have a WAY smaller sidewall than a 215/45/17

 
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For me 215/45 was the closest to OEM spec for me.

Threw my speedometer off by only .6%.. Albeit wider, but the speedometer liked it the best.. and I like having more rubber on the ground coupled with enough air to make it a cushy ride.

 
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out stock error factor is about 3-5%

because stock tire for the 01-03 is 185/65/15

but on the 04-05 is 195/60/16. and both car's have the same speedo ratio.

 
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205/45 on my 02 speedo is right on.

 
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for a stock 185/65-15,
205/45-17 yields .8% fast (i.e. actual-59.6, indicated 60)
215/45-17 yields .6% slow (i.e. actual-60.4, indicated 60)

borderline negligible, yes.

 
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stock size for 05 are 195/60/15. yea i was lookin at some 215/45 BFGoodrich G-Force Sport they got a good deal on them at tire rack.

but 215/45 and 205/45 there is only .17th of a inch difference in sidewall height. so im sure there isnt much of a difference in ride quality. which one would look better on a 7in wide rims? 215/45? any one got pic?

 
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17x7, 125/45-17

 
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215 with a 45 side looks a lil too fat and doesnt look as good as the 40 profile. but that just my .02

i prefer it running a tad smaller. plus with a 40, you will have less side wall flex...but all that is really negligible unless u are really pushing it on the track.

plus, for me (if u ask me), running a 215/40 will reduce the rotational mass significantly. remember, the further the weight is on the tire, the more energy it requires to spin that tire.

i went from a 215/40/17 to 205/50/16 (got stickier tires when i went with the 16) and the difference was night and day with acceleration, handling, and braking.

 
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Well im not running at the track. Im going more for looks and ride quality so that y im going to go with the 215/45.

Riceboy what u lowered on in that pic s-tech? anyone know whats the stock ride height? i just put on some tokico blues and the rear looks higher now.

Thanks for the pic like the look.

 
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if u were worried with ride quality u would have gone with 16" but each to his own.

im riding on koni yellows + eibach ground controls. 4" lower than stock height (measured next to my friend's 03)

these are on 205/45/17 tho.



my ride now:
replaced that silly spoiler with a CF trunk

 
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Well i got my rims used so i didnt have much of a choose on the size. Its what i could find that where in good shape and at a good price.

I want the best ride quality with what i have to work with.