i don't have my CL type S yet but I was bored and i was thinking of what tires to put on it. I really like Toyos but you have to go like 1 size up. Here's the thing is would i have to reset the speedometer? and would it rub on bumps. i've also herd Nittos are pretty good. but i went to tire rack there's only 3 tires that will fit stock and the one i half way like i doubt if they'll have much longer(bridgestone) cause i think there gonna go under with all the lawsuit problems.

 

Dude, why do you need new tires, what are going to do with the OEM tires, OEM tires are pretty good, Micheline Tires. Why waste money ? You dont have anything else to spend your money at ? Just give it me, I'll know

 

it's cause i'll have summer rims and tires and winter rims and tires. my OEM rims and tires are winter. the TSW rims and (whatever tires) are summer tires

 

OEM (Mich) tires are HORRIBLE and expensive. Bleh!

 

Not sure how your comment contributes to the question but you miss his situation. He wants advice on other rubber (not opinions on the Mich's) because he will be changing rubber depending on the season. Besides, the OEMS are ok in the snow and they are very very quiet which ain't no small thing to most. And as far as being expensive the stockers are only about $145 (tirerack) while the Proxies are mostly $175 and up. Though the Proxies seem to be an excellent tire by most opinions.

Water-S
Those toyos aren't what you want to be cruising on in the Ohio snow but for the other 3 seasons they'd be great. As for odo/speedo inaccuracies just go down to a 45 profile. Using a 235/45/17 keeps the odo/speedo numbers very very close to stock.

Tangent: Is anybody running 235/45/17 width tires on a lowered 01 CL-S?

Thank you

 

thanks for the info Al.
now the thing(i know it's a ways off) but i wanna get ideas far as prices for 4 toyos(the size Al said) shipped to my door what would they run.
(doesn't have to exact but close)
and any websites to help me out
thanks guys

 

Originally posted by Al Uminum

Right you are, "metalman!" According to the Changing Tire Sizes Calculator, the speedo/odo difference is only 0.54 % lower (at 60mph, you're off by 0.3 mph--pretty insignificant). I'd also like to know if I can use these on my ride, which is lowered by approx. 1" in front and 1.5"in the rear using H&R OE Sports springs. Do-able?

Water-S, I saw these for $161 each at SimpsonWheels. Delivery is extra.

[ 08-14-2001: Message edited by: technoid ]