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Old 05-25-2003
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I am thinking to purchase some new rims and tires, but I just wanted to know if you guys think some 215/45/17 look small on a 2002 Ex coupe. My car is not lowered, so...yeah.
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it wont look small. it could fit better than 205/40/17 because it fills up gap. i do have 215/45/17 great tire choice size.
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hey so what happened to ur other car?

i mean u spend the money on the rims, tires, tein... etc. etc.

are u going to have TWO cars or?

accident? hmm?
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215/45's are the best fitting tires you can get especially with a 1.75" drop. it wont throw off the speedo either
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215/45/17 are very nice. i got mine about 1 1/2 weeks ago. Im not lowered and it fills the gap nice. HUGE improvement in looks even without being lowered.
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thanks. I'm buying them this tuesday. I'll post some pics as soon as possible.
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Do you guys still consider 215/45/17 low profile??
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Uhhh... yeah, a 45% sidewall is considered a Low profile tire.
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Do you guys still consider 215/45/17 low profile??
sure do
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215/45/18 Best for looks (fills up the gap) and daily driving.
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Originally posted by slystad810
215/45/18 Best for looks (fills up the gap) and daily driving.




I don't think so. 215/45/18 really messes up your speedometer. But you are right about the looks.
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215/40/18 is the right size for 18" rims
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Originally posted by tripledoublegs
I don't think so. 215/45/18 really messes up your speedometer. But you are right about the looks.
Sorry that was a typo. 215/45/17 is what I meant.
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i'm getting 215/40/18 on Konig Holes in Graphite with Machined lip... hopefully it'll look good on the satin silver car.. shouldnt look bad tho.
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Re: Your opinion

Originally posted by tripledoublegs
I just wanted to know if you guys think some 215/45/17 look small on a 2002 Ex coupe.


no...that would be the best if your not going to drop

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Too small? Never.
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Im running 205/40, but will be changin tires soon. Was thinking 205/45 or 215/45, but am worried the new tire size will rub. The car is lowered with eibach springs, any idea will it rub with the 205/45 or 215/45??
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Originally posted by skivic
i was thinking 205/45 or 215/45, but am worried the new tire size will rub.

go with 215/40-17
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215/40s is your recommendation huh. Does it rub with the /45s?? The reason of me changing from /40s to maybe /45s is because the road condition at my place is really bad. So i may need more rubber, to make sure my rims dont get bend. Will the the 215/40 be better then the 205/40s in term of protecting the rims??
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