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Old May 29, 2002
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Any recommendations for tires?
I'm picking up my EX 5 sp today, and I need to get rims and tires on it quick. Anyone have any recommendations? I need a tire thats good in the rain. Also, will 215/45/17 fit without any problems? It won't be lowered for a while yet, so that won't be an issue.
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215/45-R17 is actually the best tire to use, as far as similarity to stock circumference goes. it fits fine. i would suggest the kumho ecsta supra 712, they're very good and one of hte less expensive tire you'll find out there. good in the rain too. many people on this site have them, including me.
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Yokohoma Parada Spec-2's. Great wet traction.
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I've read and heard a lot about Kumhos. I'm getting those when/if I get new rims.
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went through a set of BFG's in 6,000mi (sports).......
have boughten 2 sets of yokahama parada I's........sold my last car w/ them on......
my car now has them,....excellent handling, great in the rain, and they will last me about 3 time longer than my old BFG's...already have 13,000 mi on them and they're still fine.....
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NO, the actual best tire is the205/50/16. The tire calculator is wrong, proxes t1-s is the Beest rain tire. and its mad sticky!
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I had 215/45 17s and had some rubbage when I lowered my Sedan. Now I have 205/45 17s and no rubbage. Others haven't had problems. Who knows. I recommend the Yoko Paradas too.
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Thanks! I will check into these.
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Nitto 450 Extreme's are nice too, friend said they handle well in the rain too. But i say go with the 555. or the new BF Goodrich tire
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always heard nitto's are good but i have perelli's
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Whats a good size tire for 17's if u plan onlowering ur car
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i have Nitto 450 215/35/18 and they handle like a dream. i am very pleased with them.
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my top 2 picks are Yokohama and Toyo
then i also like Falken and Dunlop and Bridgestone
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I have nitto 450's but I would recommend Yokohoma Parada Spec-2's also.
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Can someone post pics of an UNLOWERED car on 215/45/17's please? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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Falken Azensis tires. 30k mile warranty.. VERY quiet. great dry and rain handling. reccomended tre size to match stock is 215/40R17.. go with 215/45/R17's so you have a little more sidewall to avoid damaging your rims.

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kumho ecsta 712 bang for the buck
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im riding on toyo proxes fz4's and they are good if you can get past the noise. i suggest yokohama parada spec-2's or if you got the money go with perrelli p-zeros
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If you got EX, go for 215/45/17
If you got DX/LX/HX, go for 205/40/17
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Humm yeah I am looking at 225/45/17 anyone know if these will rub if you don't do a drop?

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I have only heard good things about the Kumho 712, thats why I will have a set in a couple days.
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go with the Kuhmos
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