Dom418

I'm finally dumping the slippery Michelin's and I think I have decided on the Nitto NT 555's in 235/45/17. These will be going on the Stock rims.

Will I have a problem with that size??? Some have suggested that I go with 235/40/17, but I'm afraid that's too low profile and will hurt the ride quality?? Which size would be better??

Will my Speedo be off with either of these Two choices??

I can get the tires for $122 (including tax and shipping) each + $62 for mounting & balance, is that a good pirce??

Is there a better tire for that money out there??

How much more $$$ are Toyo Proxyes?? Are they worth it??

**Can't search or I would**
Sorry for some many questions......
THANKS!!!

EricL

The 235/40-17 generally requires a wider rim (8") than the 235/45-17 (7.5"). I did NOT see a 235/40-17 555 (or 555R) listed on the Nitto site.

There are some people who have done it: the 235/40-17 on stock 7” wide rims (so, who knows how far you can go when it comes to putting a tire on a too narrow rim).

fbazakos

best price for toyo t1s in 235/45/17 is about 150 a pop.

Chris

i've done it. i put 235/40ZR17 pirelli p7000 supersports on my stock rims and things were fine. i don't know what could've happened later... but good thing i didn't stick with them long enough to experience it

HebrewNational

I have 234/40/17s and they are great. I got mine from Tires.com...just went to their site and then called one of their local stores....went in and had them put on.

Dom418

Any opinions on the 235/45/17 vs. 235/40/17

thanks..

SilverBullet_RENAMED

235x45 would be better personally. 40 will spin faster, and add more miles to your car alot faster. Plus it will give a more wheel well open gap.

CL-Super

I just bought Nitto NT555 2 weeks ago...I have the 235/45/17 and they are perfect!!!

typeR

i wouldnt concider 235/40 personally,but if you want a good compromise,than consider 225/45 at 25.1 roll diameter they're not that far off from the 25.4 235/45 or the 25.5 215/50's

Dom418

Thanks everyone... sounds like the 235/45

Am I correct is assuming this will not affect my Speedo accuracy??

I will order today!!

TypeSKid

Are you certain you wanna go with Nittos?

I heard that they were decent tires, but for a bit more you could get the Bridgestone S03's, or the Toyos?!

JasonT

I put the 235-45-17 Toyos on my car a few weeks ago. There great! The speedo should not be affected, since the difference is less then 1% from the stock size. I used one of those radar things on the side of the road that display your speed, & it was dead on. I also had a friend pace me on the HW at 65,70,75,& 80 with no difference.

typeR

i too have the toyo T1-S 235/45 and would concider none other at this point...

Dom418

Any idea of good website to look at for Toyo T1's??

Dom418

Nobody knows a good site to look at Toyo T1's at a good price...

I want to do one last comparison before I order.

CharlesNguyen

Rolling diameter of 235_45 are only a couple of mm's smaller than 215_50, therefore it should not affect your speedo, probably not even by 1mph.

Eggplant-EX

How many miles do you get on the Nitto and Toyos 235/45??

Red Rider

Another vote for Toyos. The tread rating is 280 versus the stocks 300. So you should get 3ok easily, probably more.

amir was here

i just recieved my nitto's today..they look good.

i'l post pics in a few hours.

Dom418

Go driving... I want to hear how you like them!!!

What size did you get.. ? Your not on stocks right?

CL-Super

I've had my nittos 555 on for about 2 weeks and they are awesome....alot of people overlook these tires but really shouldnt

Scrib

I have yet to find a vendor online that sells Toyos...

Scrib

Do we have a 7" or 7.5" stock rim???


And... I just got quoted $844.91 for the Toyo T1-S in 235/45/17... Is that a good deal?

Kkranghkar

taken from: http://www.acura.com/model_CL/cl_spec_results.asp

You should add that link to the FAQ or somewhere BTW, because it contains a LOT of info people ask questions about.

Wheels:

CL Type S - 17 x 7.0-inch cast aluminum-alloy
3.2CL - 16 x 6.5-inch cast aluminum-alloy

EricL

You can try this, someone over on the NSX forum has OK luck with them.
http://www.onlinetires.com


You can get them for around $150-$160 each...

Petrie2001

How are the Nitto 555's with wet traction? I'm thinking about getting these but am concerned because Houston streets are often slick and I'm usually in a hurry. What do you guys think are good tires with good wet/dry traction and good price?
Thanks,
Peter.

3.2cl-s

I got a killer deal on nitto 555's for my old GTS, i paid $606 for 4 17"'s 40series mounted and certificates, incase i ever get a flat they either fix it or repair it.............from Discount Tire. They had good grip, 10 times better than my Parada's, especially in the rain.