Hi All,

I have 01 CL type S, and I will have to replace stock Michelins.
I really want S-03 or Conti Sport Contact II, but size is a problem.

What size I can go with stock rims?

225 vs 235 any problem running 235?

Thanks

 

Search and you'll find lots of info on tire sizes on stock rims....

I'm running some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on my stock OEM rims with a CT drop, in a 235.45.17 with no problems, no rubbing at all.

Go with the 235/45/17 if you are on stock springs or have a CT drop-

 

USe the Search button..Proxes 4,Sumitomo HTR are worth considering.

 

235/45/17 should fit perfect.

 

You can go 235/45/17 or 245/45/17

S03's are great but won't last very long. You may want to check out the Firehawk SZ50 which is basically a rebadged S02.

 

I have Pilot Sport A/S, 225/50/17. Had them for 20K already very happy with them. This size should do for you also.

 

I have new 235/45 Kumho ASX's. So far theyre nice but they do flat spot a little overnight.

 

Depending on brand, the 245/45-17 could be a problem. Some brands seem to fit better for a given size. The Toyo T1S in a 245/45-17 would be a real mess on a stock rim. I know people do this, but they need to be careful. Even though the tires have the same designation, they have varying section widths, tread widths, and rim requirements.

You might be able to get some of the wider tires on the stock 7” rim, but you can run into problems *and* actually end up with a smaller contact patch on the road.

 

I had the same concern (I have the same car, year). I went with yohohama es100 (235/45/17). You'll like the wider tire. I too was looking at SO3's ($800+ vs $550 for yokos). Car handles way better and you can take your car to the car wash without scratching the hell out of your rims. I would probably go with SOS as bridgestone makes the best tire. 35-36PSI should do the trick too. Good luck.

 

Go with the 225 or 235's.

 

whatever you decide do not go with the cheapest thing you can find. I bought some 19 inch rims for my CL-S and some tires... I think they say Wanli on the side or something like that. Every time I take off in the rain or go around a curve too fast it slides bad!! The yellow light on the tach stays lit up.