WiLLs TypE S

Will it Fit on my Stock TL-S Rims...coz tire rack guy said it doesnt. WTH!!

MikeTL-S

no, it won't fit. stock type-s rims will only fit 225 width safely.

WiLLs TypE S

thanks...So is 225/45/17 good?

rock

Actually, 225/45 17 is also not recommended for a 6.5" width rim. I think it requires at least 7" rim width. Some members have installed this size without any problems. 225/50 17 is probably the widest recommended for 6.5".

hemants

235/45/17 is fine.

If you're worred about being slightly out of spec, stick with 225/50/17 because it's a better match for stock diameter.

69ssrscam

I don't run my stock 2003 TLS rims any more and can't remember their width. Are all TLS rims 6.5 in width??? When I removed them I thought they were 17 x 7. No wnder my 8 inch wide rims look so much wider......

rock

TLS rims are 6.5". CLS has 7" width.

69ssrscam

Ahhh OK thanks!!!

figueroa1357

you can go up to 245-45-17

hemants

Yep, you can and I did but there is a diminishing return.

I doubt the footprint of 245/45/17 would be any larger than 235/45/17 and because of the extra flex, you would end up with a softer sidewall and more heat buildup in the shoulder.

69ssrscam

WoW! I bet that's a hell of a side bulge on a 6.5 inch rim!

ABBOUSHI

yea.. hahaaa

ScotTLTypeS

Anyone have any good pics from various angles of 225/50/17 and/or 235/45/17 on stock rims? I'm curious to see how much of a 'bulge' is created...

dj5

I installed 225/50 17 Michelin Pilots A/S on stock TL-S rims about 3 weeks ago. There is no more buldge than with the OEM tires.

pmptx

Look at my sig. 235's are fine. No issues and 10K miles on em. Plus the handling is a ton better than the 215's

sc354

Ya I find the larger size tire also increases the performance in turns. I don't like the way it corners as much, but when taking the car on a ramp, I now can go as fast as those with sway bars. I've gone on some ramps that say 70 km/h and easily done 130 on it.

The Toyo's are a great tire, but they are noisier than stock, especially when coming to a stop. You get a low, but bassy rumble.

I like them though, and with those EBC pads, and rotors, they're awesome

figueroa1357

figueroa1357

dont have 2 worry about curb checks and i had this size on 2 sets of tires still no complaints