Biggest fit for 2003 TL-Type S
#7
Originally Posted by VoLLy_1llusioNz
bigger wheel gap IMO.
You can also go with 225/50 which is slightly bigger/taller (diameter is 0.4-inch bigger) with a taller sidewall.
Either way, both tire sizes are within acceptable spec to the factory tire.
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#9
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It will be fine. I have 235/45/17 on mine and they have been fine for the past 3 years.
Now that I am dropped with suspension, I am going back to stock 215/50/17.
Now that I am dropped with suspension, I am going back to stock 215/50/17.
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Originally Posted by cplmct
So would you say that the 225/55 17 will be fine on the factory 03 type S rim?
225/55-17 tires are 1.3 inches taller than the stock 215/50-17 tires. That's close to 5% diameter difference; recommended is +/- 3% difference. I would go with the other members' suggestions ^.
There's a good tire size comparison tool at http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
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Originally Posted by 02type-s
To the above 2 posters - we are talking about 17 inch wheels
at any rate, i think if you want wider, then go with 225-45-17. you shouldn't have a problem with that size, but it will throw off the wheel gap and speedometer a bit. to be quite honest, the way most of us drive, you won't be able to tell the difference between 215 and 225.
#18
Originally Posted by 02type-s
To the above 2 posters - we are talking about 17 inch wheels
#20
Originally Posted by Rsoetidjo
225/45/17 is the same profile/ height with 215/50/17 but wider.
Mistake!!!! I have 225/45R17 on 8" wide wheels and they fit perfect. Do not put them on 6.5" wide wheels. you speedo will be of by about 3mph at 60mph you will be going 57mph. Not the same size if you do the 225 it should be 50R17, 55 will be bigger and you will look like you have 16" wheels...
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Originally Posted by cplmct
The reason why I wanted to know was because, I got a free set of 4 brand new tires, that are 225/55R 17. I was wondering if this would fit on the stock rims.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
Some have debated the validity of this point ... but the ABS or other safety systems work within a small range of error ... any large deviation in speed, etc ... handling in an emergency situation can be affected. Free tires or not ... I would rather you err on the side of caution and go with a tire setup closer to wheel spec 215/50/17.
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