05civicdallas

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?

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

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)

colourwolf

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

sl33pyriceboi

iTrader: (3)

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

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

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.

sl33pyriceboi

iTrader: (3)

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.

sam68

iTrader: (2)

205/45 on my 02 speedo is right on.

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

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.

05civicdallas

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?

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

17x7, 125/45-17

sl33pyriceboi

iTrader: (3)

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.

05civicdallas

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.

sl33pyriceboi

iTrader: (3)

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

05civicdallas

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.