Unkn0VV17

Well, it's not really new. I bought a set of 5 TLS wheels off a person locally for 500 dollars. All 5 has wheels and tires, but don't think the tires are that great of a shape to be put on the car. I think he had it out in the sun for quite a long time. The tires looks old, dry, and has small cracks around it. I need new tires...what kinda tires should i get that is not too expensive preferably 100 or under, and where can i get it? Any suggestions?

Should i get 215/50-17 or 225/50-17? Will the 225/50-17 be too wide? Would other size fit besides 215/50-17 or 225/50-17?

MrAlex

215/50-17 or 225/45-17

Unkn0VV17

What about the 215/45-17?

Ok, i've been looking for tires on Tirerack.com. I'm in the process of elimiating tires that aren't as good and i need your guys help. Here are the list of tires that i think that are good and in my price range. The prices are per tire...

215/50-17:

-Kumho ECSTA ASX - $89.00 (All Season)
-Kumho ECSTA 711 - $73.00 (Summer Performance)
-Dunlop SP Sport FM901 - $94.00 (Summer Performance)

225/50-17:

-Kumho " " ASX - $88.00 (All season)

225/45-17:

BFGoodrich g-Force sport - $95.00 (Summer Performance)
Dunlop SP Sport FM901 - $97.00 (Summer)
Kumho " " SPT - $85.00 ( Summer)
Kumho " " ASX - $ 83.00 ( All season)

215/45-17

BFGoodrich g-Force sport - $92.00 ( summer)
Kumho " " SPT - $84.00 (summer)
Kumho " " 711 - $52.00 ( summer)

THANKS!!

MrAlex

If you whant a bit better handling go with 225/45-17 or stock size 215/50-17 i dont know if 225/50-17 will rub or not ... 215/45-17 is not enough.. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Stock :
205/60-16 diameter : 25.68
TypeS :
215/50-17 diameter : 25.46 Speedometer Difference: 0.864% too fast
Other..
225/50-17 diameter : 25.85 Speedometer Difference: 0.658% too slow
225/45-17 diameter : 24.97 Speedometer Difference: 2.839% too fast
215/45-17 diameter : 24.61 Speedometer Difference: 4.346% too fast

Unkn0VV17

Ok, since you said 215/45-17 isn't enough...that's out of the question. Since i'm going to lower car probably with Tien H tech...haven't decided yet and you don't know if 225/50-17 will run and i don't want to take that chance i guess my only options are stock and 225/45-17. Which tire do you recommend on the list that i have up for tires? 225/45-17 will not have any issues at all on rubbing, right?

MrAlex

225/45-17 with typeS wheels wouldnt rub since i had this setup a year ago with a camber kit.. guys put 225/40-18 with 18inch rims and its about the same size as 225/45-17 (24.97 vs 25.08 for the diameter..) for the tires i really dont know .. personally i wouldnt go with allseason tires..

MrAlex

just put some 215/50-17 and you wouldnt have to worry .. i think 225 tires are supposed to be mounted on wider rims.. anyway do a couple of search on the forum and you will find a lot of things !

Unkn0VV17

Yea, i was thinking about not going for the all season either. Don't think there's any point to it. Well, for me that is...since i live in AZ...lol Just wanna get off the TLP wheels. The previous owner had 205/60-16 on them...some unknown brand. Feel like i can go off road with them...lol..j/k

derrick

OEM TL Type-S rims are 6.5" wide. Max recommended width tire: 215.

Unkn0VV17

lol...215/50-17 it is... Ok i narrowed it down to two brands.

Falken Ziex ZE-512
Threadwear: 360
Tire Rating: V
$92.00 @ Discount tires

OR

Kumho ECSTA 711
Treadwear: 340
Tire Rating: H
$73.00 @ Tire rack

Anyone had any experiance with these tires? good or bad? Thanx

Unkn0VV17

Ok, i got another dilima...so i called up discount tires and ask how much is installing the tires he went on looking for tires and whatnot. I told him i was looking at the Kumho 711 and they are H rating. He said the recommended speed rating is V. Will it be a problem if i get H speed rated tires instead of V ratings. Is he just BSing to get more money off of me or what?