Nighthawk type S

Sup Everyone,

Hope you are all doing well. So I am looking for tires for my 2008 Type s . I want to keep the stock type S rims which of course are 17" but was wondering if I could get some input from you all on some other sizes that I could put on with out throwing the speedo to much off. I have heard 255/40/17 dose anyone have any pics they can show of this size tire on there TL. Just would like to see the difference I know it will be wider and side wall will be more of a lower profile but I just want to make sure that its not to wide that its sticking out to much from the fender. With going with the 255/40/R17 I belive this will make the car sit lower a bit right? If thats the case will that close the gap in the wheel well as well? I have not lowered at all still the type S setup but would mind to close the gap up at taid if that tire size would help with that.
Any help would be great as well as if anyone has any pics that they can post of different size tires that they have used with there stock 17" rims.

I am also torn between 2 sets of summer tires right now, looking at the :

Continental ExtremeContact DW
&
Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport

Any feed back on those tires would be great as well.
Thanks again everyone and take care

Nighthawk Type S

jwr0ng626

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he just posted pics:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/piggy-will-go-weeeeeeeeeeeeee-813478/

Turbonut

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[QUOTE=Nighthawk type S;12836061 With going with the 255/40/R17 I belive this will make the car sit lower a bit right? If thats the case will that close the gap in the wheel well as well? I have not lowered at all still the type S setup but would mind to close the gap up at taid if that tire size would help with that.
Any help would be great as well as if anyone has any pics that they can post of different size tires that they have used with there stock 17" rims.
Any feed back on those tires would be great as well.
Thanks again everyone and take care
[/QUOTE]

Yes the car will sit slightly lower as these tires are smaller in diameter, but the wheel to tire gap will widen.
Here is all you can ask for:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/why-you-should-get-255-40-17-tires-your-oem-rims-595122/

justnspace

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will be writing a review of the tires and size a little bit later today.

Deep n TX

Conti DWS 255/40. 1st pic is before drop 2nd is after Tein S.tech drop





My TL is also my main off-road vehicle.

justnspace

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^nice.

Wondering why you chose the DWS, tho.

Deep n TX

Thanks comrade. I know living in the Texas heat right... It fits my needs, I'm not an aggressive corner taker. And its nice to know that when it rains my grip won't be compromised. Can't complain about the lack of road noise and longevity of use too. Trust me I had a helluva hard time trying to decide between the DWS and NT05. Actually wanted the INVO but couldn't find the right size

I hate cars

255/40/17 NT05s.

justnspace

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I need to kill my wheel gap.

phee

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IHC: first time i seen your car. looking good man!

:ineedabbk:

I hate cars

Thanks. Not many people like it since I tend to keep it conservative.

jwr0ng626

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^looks clean n simple, love the bbk!

leedogg

I know right? Being able to use super nice summer tires year round has got to be the only good thing about living in Texas. Right???



I kid I kid. kinda. Go Redskins!

hondazex

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perfect oem size for large tire is 265/40/17 right ?? any fit on tls ??

25.3 = for 235/45/17

hondazex

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???

jwr0ng626

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I dnt think ive seen 265.. 255 has been the max from what I remember.