Hello everybody I have a 2003 tl type s with stock rims and I was just wondering if I could put thicker tires on them maybe 225's or 235's is it possible or just not recomended?
thanks

 

You can but your tire choices are limited. 225 is really the widest you can put on the stock rim

 

can, not recommended by me personally, but depends on your personal preferences overall....

 

would it effect any thing if we put wider tires or would it be better?

 

The rim really isnt designed to "safely" hold wider tires. Its only a 6.5" wide rim. Most tire manufacturers want a 7" for a 225

 

so it would be better if we just put 215/50 on them?

 

Yes, thats what comes on them. Now if you got the CL-S wheels you could do 225 easier. They are 7"

 

ive had 225 on my stocks, havent had a problem yet. Dont know about the future cus theyll never be on i guess.

 

would it be ok if i get 215/45?

 

the tire will be smaller than stock and your speedo will be off.

 

how will it be off? cause i dont want to it to rub

 

^ there is no way u can rub with the stock wheels...they have a very high offset of +55 and like mentioned above 6.5" wide....im runnin my TSX wheels with 215/50/17 right now....and it will be off becuz thats not recommended....try this link and u will see why...http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

 

cause i just bought the type s wheels and i want a nice look with them i was planning on doing 45 or something

 

Because the 2nd # is a aspect ratio of the first. Meaning the tire DIA will be smalller thus causing the speedo to be off.

 

ok thanks

 

Yes, go with 225, but leave it at 225/50, don't go smaller...

That is stock size, so of course they will fit....

I had 225 on my stock rims for over 40k miles, no issues yet... just a lot of road noise as my tires are coming up on needing to be changed...

 

So what kind of tires did you have on with 225-50's

 

Yokohama AVID V4S

 

After my experience with 225/50, I'm going to get 225/45 next time

 

I have Yoko V4S 225/50-17 on stock rims for about ~50K miles now. Performance is noticeably better than stock (215/50). Highly recommend putting on 225/50, no issue at all.

This summer, I'm planning on upgrading to new 18" wheels/tires, as my V4S is getting bald. Can't wait!

 

right now i have 235/45, no rub. stiff suspension though.

 

just to put things into perspective

6.5" = 165mm

the stock wheels are 215

a square set-up on the wheels would probably be 205's

I wouldn't really go over 215, as there is no advantage in any way. You'll increase the rolling friction which theoretically reduces gas mileage and acceleration. You won't gain traction, it's based more upon your rubber compound and tire pressure...so just get a good tire if you're looking for traction. You'll have more tire roll because they will bulge out a little more. You may even pay a little more for the same brand tire in a wider form.

I would only go a little wider than 215 if you're putting slicks on it, even then you wouldn't need much more, if any.

I don't care if it's still reliable, you'd be putting a 225 or 235 mm tire on a 165mm wheel.

If you want wider tires, get wider wheels. If you want 235's you'll want 8" wide rims.

So what exactly is the reason you want to put 235's on the stock S rims?
It won't look any better... If you want a lower profile, just get a tire with a lower second number. Meaning if you have 215/50/17's get 215/45/17 or 215/40 or 215/35 lol if you can find some. The downside of going lower profile than the ones on the rims right now is that you'll feel more of the road, and also you run more risk of damaging the rim in a pot hole or curb or any other driving hazard, also you'll increase the wheel gab and the wheels may look too small for the vehicle.