This is the first time I post on this forum and my first Acura after owning Audis and BMWs.

Want to upgrade to summer tires; at least 225s however the space there looks fairly tight. I would appreciate feedback since I want to avoid any type of tire rubbing.

 

numerous people are using 225/45/17 and I know of at least 2 that have gone to 235/45/17 with no rubbing inssues. the 235s won't fit on the stock wheels however.

 

Thanks for your feedback. I am also planning to purchase 17 by 8s wheels.

 

If you don’t want to lower your car, you can still reduce your wheel gap to approximately 1.54”F/1.17”R by simply going to 18” wheels with 225/45 R18 tires. Otherwise, if you want about a 1” gap after all suspension and wheel/tire modifications, I’ve found the following setups to keep close to a 1” gap:

Eibach Springs/Wheel/Tire Combo
17 x 7 225/45 R17
Tire Height Front: 24.65” Rear: 25.00”
Wheel Gap Front: 1” Rear: 0.73”
(Note: I take into account the further drop on the front tire from the weight of the front end)

Now with a 1” suspension drop, say from
Comptech Springs/Wheel/Tire Combo
18 x 7 225/40 R18
Tire Height Front: 24.88” Rear 25.08”
Wheel Gap Front: 1.37” Rear: 1.30”

A better solution would be
17 x 7 235/45 R17
Tire Height Front: 25.07” Rear: 25.32”
Wheel Gap Front:1.18” Rear: 1.06”

However, I believe 235s are too wide.

 

Hey TinkySD, what size width and offset wheels did the two guys use with 235 wide tires? Can they post some pics?

 

I know one guy used BBS RG-Rs which is a 18x7.5 wheel. The other was some huge ass 19"

 

With the current wheel size we are turning 25.46 inches. With 225/40 18 the number is 25.09; this will require to lower the car or have a larger gap.

It was easier to upgrade wheels and tires on the Audis and BMWs. Thanks to all for the feedback.

 

No kidding re: Audi VW upgrade. I did it to both my Jetta GLX and Passat. Acura makes it too hard to increase the tire width. I really wish some tire/wheel vendors would weigh in with actual wheel fitment data as opposed to "parameter" fitment.