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

 

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

 

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

 

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".

 

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.

 

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......

 

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

 

Ahhh OK thanks!!!

 

you can go up to 245-45-17

 

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.

 

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

 

yea.. hahaaa

 

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...

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

 

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