tire size question

[ep3bubble]

i have a tire size question; what tire size do u recommend to use on my ep3 hatch w/ 17 inch 5zigen wheels... 205/40 or 215/40? any comments would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

[danoonez]

215/40/17 would get you slightly closer to the factory wheel diameter and it's slightly wider than the 205/40/17. Go with the 215.

[ep3bubble]

thanks danoonez for the suggestion of 215/40/17. wider is better;) do u (or anyone else) have pixs available?

[danoonez]

Originally posted by ep3bubble
thanks danoonez for the suggestion of 215/40/17. wider is better;) do u (or anyone else) have pixs available?

Hey no problem; welcome to the site.

No pictures here, I'm on stock rims and tires:cool:

[Peking]

I would say this is a better size 215/45-17. Welcome to the site, please read the stickys and enjoy. Also the search button is your friend.

[danoonez]

Originally posted by Peking
I would say this is a better size 215/45-17. Welcome to the site, please read the stickys and enjoy. Also the search button is your friend.

Agreed. 215/45 gives you a little bit more sidewall. Either way you go you're gonna be off from factory spec by about .3 inches, not a big deal. I retract my previous statement and now say go with the 215/45. Sorry I didn't suggest them earlier, I didn't know that tire size was offered because I'm not too familiar with what's offered for 17" rims. (15" for me all the way)

[ep_nezay]

Im happy with my 225/45/17 Azenis.:)

[Vertigo]

The closest 17 inch size to the stock size is 205/45. A bunch of people on here run the 225/45. They have too much sidewall for my tastes, plus i like to be different. I'm running 215/40. Click on link in my sig for pics.

[pedzola]

Consult this link to compare tire sizes:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

Stock = 195/60/15

205/45/17 = 0.21% larger
215/40/17 = 1.82% smaller
215/45/17 = 1.63% larger
225/40/17 = 0.54% smaller

Looks like those are pretty much the only acceptable combinations. 205/40 and 225/45 are both more than 3% off. This is not recommended.

Looks like 205/45 is your best choice.

[ep3bubble]

thanks for the great link it was very helpful.:D :cool: :D :cool: :D :D

[GEMINI]

215/45/17 and 225/40/17 sound good but I wonder if there'll be any problems with the sidewall rubbing if the car is lowered, guess it depends how low you drop it.

[dofu]

im dropped about 3", rollin with 215s on 18s. still turn fine... altho need to roll rear fenders.