Finally got my 17's now what rubber?
09-21-2001, 06:57 AM
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Finally got my 17's now what rubber?
I got a set of ADR DTM 17' rims, kick ass http://www.streetracing.org/store/dtm/
But I don't know what rubber to get
should I get 205/40/17, 215/45/17,225/45/17
whats the difference?
I know its got something to do with wheel
circumference, but would the 225's rub
with my eibach 1.5" drop?
ta
-nico
But I don't know what rubber to get
should I get 205/40/17, 215/45/17,225/45/17
whats the difference?
I know its got something to do with wheel
circumference, but would the 225's rub
with my eibach 1.5" drop?
ta
-nico
09-21-2001, 07:27 AM
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Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius 2006 Suzuki SV650S
225's will probably rub with a drop.
go with 215's or 205's.
http://www.c5-corvette.com/tirecalc.htm
use that to pick the right size.
I do NOT reccomend the Yokahama Parada's. The grip is NOT that good. I'm switching to Falkens Supra's when get the chance.
go with 215's or 205's.
http://www.c5-corvette.com/tirecalc.htm
use that to pick the right size.
I do NOT reccomend the Yokahama Parada's. The grip is NOT that good. I'm switching to Falkens Supra's when get the chance.
09-23-2001, 01:29 AM
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Hey Random i noticed you said you are switching to the falkens....my local dealer said today that they flakens are a good tire but they ride like hell. He said they normaly go with toyo proxies z rated for a little extra money and they have had no more problems....
Thought i would let you know
(I went and checked out wheel and tire prices yesterday)
Thought i would let you know
(I went and checked out wheel and tire prices yesterday)
09-23-2001, 02:50 AM
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Yeah, a little more money for his pocket. If you want some good tires for decent prices, look at the Falkens, Kuhmo Ecstas, or the Nitto lines.
Also for the size, stick with 205-40-17 to be as close to the original speedo as possible and plenty clearance. I'm running the H&R springs and 17x7.5 with 205-40-17 Kuhmos Ectstas and never had a single problem.
By the way, I'm running ADR Turismo's.
[ September 23, 2001: Message edited by: Tunez ]
Also for the size, stick with 205-40-17 to be as close to the original speedo as possible and plenty clearance. I'm running the H&R springs and 17x7.5 with 205-40-17 Kuhmos Ectstas and never had a single problem.
By the way, I'm running ADR Turismo's.
[ September 23, 2001: Message edited by: Tunez ]
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Be cafeful if you are driving over a curb with your wheels turned. I was parking at the bar one night and I was driving up a curb slowly but I had my wheels turned and the tread on the tires "grabbed" my fender and bent it out slightly. Can't really notice but I know it's there and it bothers me! I have Eibach's and '17 Enkei Arashis with 205 40 17. See pic below.