17 in Rims - What is best tire size to use..

[teksp0rt]

I wanted to purchase 18s on my Celi but decided with the 17s because I do not want to lose too much performance and do not want the hassel of 18" rims. This car is a daily driver and I want some rim protection and to still drive with some comfort (not bouncing all over the place like the civic i used to have). I am having a hard time figuring out what tire size to use with the rim and this car. The Celica's wheel well seems so big. I dont know if I should use 205/40, 205/45 (which is hard to find) or 215/45.. I am leaning toward the 215/45 tire size which is the stock size on the lexus IS 300. What do ya all think? If you have pics post em.

[WillyWonka]

205/40-17 in pic (and link) below...

[Sirk_2]

I have 205/40's, but when those wear out, i'm gonna get some 215/45's...mainly b/c even with my sportline drop, I still have fender gap.

[teksp0rt]

Willy Wonka - How did you red out your lights? Bought or did you dip/paint it yourself?

[baNanA_ryCe]

so.....215 is bigger than 205..right? this is the circumference size right?

[teksp0rt]

215 is larger than 205, but it is the width of the tire.
The circumfrence size would be indicated by 40,45,50,60 ect. series. That signifies the thickness of the tire.

[cooltoy2000]

I poled 41 Celica owners all over the world about the tire size they use with their 17

[Nasty N8]

I had 225/40/17 on there but they're bald now. I plan on getting 225/45/17 next time.

Nate

[2000GTSDRAGON]

I use Falken Ziexs 215/40/zr17" they work &ride pretty well. Actually they gear the car a little lower helps pick up speed
quicker.

2000GTSDRAGON

[baNanA_ryCe]

i'll go for 215/45/17 =)

[WillyWonka]

Originally posted by teksp0rt
Willy Wonka - How did you red out your lights? Bought or did you dip/paint it yourself?

Talk to my man Blue Batmobile. Click on members and send him a pm. The redout is vinyl and covers only the orange lower section. The cost broke my bank for a few weeks however...$7.

[caz]

fewer tire companies make 225/40's in tires we want...
go with the 215/40.. looks good and it doesn't hinder your performance too badly :gap:

[warpig]

I've got 215/40/17 and they seem to be fine --- I also looked on a calibration chart and this size tire was the closest to the stock diameter that I HAD --- (with exception to the 215 width) --- I had the cheezy 195 hubcaps on my car. Yours may be a different size --- there is a chart somewhere on this site to tell you the best size tires to get compared to the size you have now. Peace.