Tire Width Question...worth the extra $$$?

nalinc23 · 10-05-2007, 07:12 PM

I plan on purchasing Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires soon for my SI coupe. My question is that I can purchase the stock size (215/45/17's) for $133 each or go up one width to (225/45/17's or 225/40/17's) for $155. This comes out to be $88 more which is fairly significant...

So considering budget, what do you think???

Jay Kincannon · 10-06-2007, 04:25 AM

IMO...It's worth the money to put on the 225/45-17's for what you will gain in better handling and looks. I would not go with the 40 series tires because it will effect your speedometer readings.

***Spencer@tirerack*** · 10-06-2007, 08:52 AM

plus you could rub, but it will look more agressive. slightly wider contact patch as well

nalinc23 · 10-06-2007, 11:21 AM

Does anybody know if the 225/45 will rub?????

GlxyGry06Si · 10-06-2007, 11:24 AM

235 40 dont rub. thats what im using and it only throws the speedo off .5mph every 60mph. pretty good if you ask me.

1sole · 10-06-2007, 12:09 PM

225/245 def will not rub. Im using 235/245-17 and lowered with s-tech and they still dont rub. hmmm

aodmisery · 10-06-2007, 12:12 PM

225/45 does not rub and im lowered on hfps i got the exact same tires,you want to get, youll be fine

GlxyGry06Si · 10-06-2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sole

Im using 235/245-17 and lowered with s-tech and they still dont rub. hmmm

who cares about rubbing whenfor every 60 mph you drive you are going 61.7. go with a 40 and you are a lot closer to stock.

try this site.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

nalinc23 · 10-06-2007, 02:49 PM

Judging by that Tire Calculator, 235/40's are the closest match for not throwing off the speedo....and we're POSITIVE this doesn't rub? Seems really wide for a Civic

**Izzy** · 10-06-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlxyGry06Si

who cares about rubbing whenfor every 60 mph you drive you are going 61.7. go with a 40 and you are a lot closer to stock.

try this site.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

You certainly DON'T want it to rub. If you're at speed, and it's rubbing against even a bit of your fender and/or strut...there's some possibility of CUTTING the tire.

**Tim** · 10-06-2007, 03:36 PM

Fun! Like the GTO!

GlxyGry06Si · 10-06-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

You certainly DON'T want it to rub. If you're at speed, and it's rubbing against even a bit of your fender and/or strut...there's some possibility of CUTTING the tire.

i was being sarcastic. i have 235 40's and they dont rub. you dont want them to rub but i was making the point that his speed is off pretty bad. go with 235 40's and you wont be upset.

ct20 · 10-06-2007, 10:08 PM

Ok guys...everyone is saying that 225/45/17 won't scrub...I have an 07 lx sedan with Si rims (and yes, I have the 3mm spacers) that I put this size on and I drove on some rough roads last weekend...and I scrubbed...bad enough that I noticed today that the inner fender well (lf and rf) is now missing 2 plastic clips that hold the inner fender well in place...any ideas? BTW, they are nexen n3000 tires, and for the money...they are awesome ($325 installed)...
the car is on stock suspension, (except for the si rsb that was installed today), but that should not have a thing to do with it.
I am wishing now that I had stayed with 215/45/17, but the wider tire looks and drives better...sorry for the long post...

Anyone have any ideas? is it because of the spacers? or that brand tire? or am i missing something here?

Thanks guys for all of your help...

nalinc23 · 10-06-2007, 10:12 PM

Hmmm...that's really weird. It must be the spacers because it sounds like most everyone else says 225's don't rub. Both on here and other forums.

GlxyGry06Si · 10-07-2007, 04:07 AM

your problem is the 45. drop down a size. with the wider the tire you go the taller it actually gets even if it still says its a 45 or whatever. use the tire calculator to see what size is the best. i will already tell you that 235 40 is really close to stock and it does not rub. i am lowered on s techs and i dont. and for the guy with 3mm spacer i think you would be alright even with my setup

nalinc23 · 10-07-2007, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlxyGry06Si

your problem is the 45. drop down a size. with the wider the tire you go the taller it actually gets even if it still says its a 45 or whatever. use the tire calculator to see what size is the best. i will already tell you that 235 40 is really close to stock and it does not rub. i am lowered on s techs and i dont. and for the guy with 3mm spacer i think you would be alright even with my setup

You are running the stock 17's as well??

bhoy · 10-07-2007, 07:50 PM

i have the nexen n3000s 225/45-17 as well on a 35 offset wheel and i rub slightly(i have a coupe). what i noticed is that the nexen seems to be slightly bigger than a different brand tire in the same size.

GlxyGry06Si · 10-07-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nalinc23

You are running the stock 17's as well??

yep. stock si rims. nothing special and the tire width is perfect.

10-05-2007, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
nalinc23 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Age: 25 Posts: 215 Nate iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tire Width Question...worth the extra $$$? I plan on purchasing Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires soon for my SI coupe. My question is that I can purchase the stock size (215/45/17's) for $133 each or go up one width to (225/45/17's or 225/40/17's) for $155. This comes out to be $88 more which is fairly significant... So considering budget, what do you think???

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10-06-2007, 04:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jay Kincannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 936 iTrader: 2 / 100%	IMO...It's worth the money to put on the 225/45-17's for what you will gain in better handling and looks. I would not go with the 40 series tires because it will effect your speedometer readings.

10-06-2007, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Spencer@tirerack* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 / 0%	plus you could rub, but it will look more agressive. slightly wider contact patch as well

10-06-2007, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
nalinc23 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Age: 25 Posts: 215 Nate iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does anybody know if the 225/45 will rub?????

10-06-2007, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
GlxyGry06Si Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, AR Age: 22 Posts: 5,987 iTrader: 3 / 100%	235 40 dont rub. thats what im using and it only throws the speedo off .5mph every 60mph. pretty good if you ask me.

10-06-2007, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
1sole Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Washington Age: 19 Posts: 536 iTrader: 4 / 100%	225/245 def will not rub. Im using 235/245-17 and lowered with s-tech and they still dont rub. hmmm

10-06-2007, 12:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
aodmisery Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norcal Age: 27 Posts: 1,664 MEOW!! iTrader: 1 / 100%	225/45 does not rub and im lowered on hfps i got the exact same tires,you want to get, youll be fine

10-06-2007, 02:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
nalinc23 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Age: 25 Posts: 215 Nate iTrader: 0 / 0%	Judging by that Tire Calculator, 235/40's are the closest match for not throwing off the speedo....and we're POSITIVE this doesn't rub? Seems really wide for a Civic

10-06-2007, 03:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tim non-Cilantrist Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 4,956 iTrader: 10 / 100%	Fun! Like the GTO!

10-06-2007, 10:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
ct20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok guys...everyone is saying that 225/45/17 won't scrub...I have an 07 lx sedan with Si rims (and yes, I have the 3mm spacers) that I put this size on and I drove on some rough roads last weekend...and I scrubbed...bad enough that I noticed today that the inner fender well (lf and rf) is now missing 2 plastic clips that hold the inner fender well in place...any ideas? BTW, they are nexen n3000 tires, and for the money...they are awesome ($325 installed)... the car is on stock suspension, (except for the si rsb that was installed today), but that should not have a thing to do with it. I am wishing now that I had stayed with 215/45/17, but the wider tire looks and drives better...sorry for the long post... Anyone have any ideas? is it because of the spacers? or that brand tire? or am i missing something here? Thanks guys for all of your help...

10-06-2007, 10:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
nalinc23 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Age: 25 Posts: 215 Nate iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hmmm...that's really weird. It must be the spacers because it sounds like most everyone else says 225's don't rub. Both on here and other forums.

10-07-2007, 04:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
GlxyGry06Si Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, AR Age: 22 Posts: 5,987 iTrader: 3 / 100%	your problem is the 45. drop down a size. with the wider the tire you go the taller it actually gets even if it still says its a 45 or whatever. use the tire calculator to see what size is the best. i will already tell you that 235 40 is really close to stock and it does not rub. i am lowered on s techs and i dont. and for the guy with 3mm spacer i think you would be alright even with my setup

10-07-2007, 07:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
bhoy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 774 Marv iTrader: 7 / 100%	i have the nexen n3000s 225/45-17 as well on a 35 offset wheel and i rub slightly(i have a coupe). what i noticed is that the nexen seems to be slightly bigger than a different brand tire in the same size.