carlos9827

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Ok so most of us know that our stock tire size should be 235/45-17.

I just bought some new tires today...I got some BFGoodrich g-Force Sport size 245/40-17. These are a little bit wider and a little bit lower profile...car seems to drive the same although I do feel like it has a better grip on the road now.

For those of you with stock wheels...what tire size/brand are you using?

I think this thread might help others determine which tires to get when time comes. I did a search earlier today - before purchasing tires but I did not find anything recent.

haziqz

I've been using Mastercraft tires with 235/45R17
94 W as the size... they've been working decently for me, I've only put about 3k miles on them so we'll see

Turbonut

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There are a million tire threads to be found, and to anyone that might be in the "sound of my voice", the popular and should I say my recommendation is to go with the 245/45-17 at 25.7" compared to the stock size 235/45-17 25.3". The 245/40-17 is extremely small in diameter and, sorry to say, might look like doughnuts on the TL as they are only 24.7" in height, but if you like the look, that's all that counts, but just wanted to reply so others might read, and realize the difference. Many use the 255/40-17 at 25", I cringe when writing this, although the recommended wheel width is 8.5" for this size, they don't seem to care and do an install anyway, but remember, as they are even smaller in diameter when compared to the 235/45-17, the tire to body gap will increase.

Slpr04UA6

I also tried to find some info on tire sizes a long time ago and there were a lot of people using the 255/40/17, and some using the 245/45/17. I chose to do the same as the OP, and went with the 245/40/17. It does increase the wheel gap, but if you plan on dropping in the future, should b fine.

Turbonut

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Just keep in mind, even if dropping the car, the gap is increased not only at the top, but also front and rear with the small diameter tires.

Bearcat94

245/45-17

Michelin Pilot Sport Plus A/S

Turbonut

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Can't beat that combo.

Slpr04UA6

Thanks, i never really thought about that. The percentage that it is off isn't to much to mess with the speedo, correct?

Any Pics? I saw some in the H&R sport spring thread awhile back, didn't know if those were the upgraded tires.? Nice Type-S, and perfect color I plan to order the same springs, to go with the Koni's I have(sittin in the box). I may have to pick a different tire size next time.

csmeance

235/45/17 Bridgestone Potenza 960 A/S Pole Positions!

Some of the best tires I have had, and much better than the POS Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus...

Steven Bell

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I'm probably going to need some all season tires soon. It looks like 245/45/17's for me (thanks Turbonut). But should it be Bridgeston, Michelin or Continentals?

Will Y.

235/45-17 Yokohama Advan S.4 all-seasons here.

I may try a summer tire next time around since I'm in coastal SoCal-- no snow, no ice, not much rain.

Bearcat94

Thanks. There should be some pics in these threads.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/track-day-carolina-motorsports-park-714284/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/charlotte-meet-3-7-09-a-713886/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/charlotte-cars-coffee-3-7-09-a-713851/

AJ doesn't like the Pilot Sport Plus A/S. Road noise if I recall correctly.

I'm starting to get some too I think, but not annoying at this point.

Turbonut

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If you get a chance, take a look at the specs on the Bridgestone 960, they are made small with only a 8.2" wide tread (245/45-17). I know at times I get hung up on these small items, but hey, would I rather have a tire that has a nice wide tread, certainly. Actually I wouldn't own another Bridgestone tire, but that's just my opinion. For comparison, a W4s at 9.2" or S.4 8.7" are much wider. Michelin doesn't specify a tread width, but I certainly think that it must be wider than the Bridgestone, but haven't checked. Maybe if I get a chance I'll check the tread width of the Michelin.
Contenental-No Go.
Out of the three, looks like Michelin's might be in the offering. The S.4's are fantastic tires, but they do flat spot in cold weather after sitting, and that is annoying. I have these on our TL in naturally the 245/45-17.

I hate cars

I've got 255/40 Nitto NT05 on the stock rims.

This is as low of a profile as I would go whether for looks or performance.

As for tires, if you're looking for dry performance, wider is nice but the rubber compound is going to make the largest difference.

I'm running an aggressive tire with a 200 treadwear rating, judging by the amount of wear at over 8,000 miles, these are about as low as you want to go and still get acceptable life out of them.

As for those BFG G-force Sports, they start out fairly quiet but they get very loud over time. I ended up selling mine in the 255/40 size with well over half the tread left because I could barely carry on a conversation inside of the car. Performance is ok but just like the same tires on my friend's Mustang, they started cracking after a year and the sidewalls are unnecessarily stiff. What I mean by that is the ride is noticably stiffer but without the corresponding steering sharpness.

I'm being tough on these tires, performance was better than average, at the rate they were wearing at I probably would've gotten a good 40,000 miles out of them if not more. But the noise drove me crazy. The sidewall stiffness wasn't *that* bad but I went from the G-force KDW-2 to the Sports and then to the Nittos. The Nittos blow the Sports away in steering sharpness but to be fair, I bet some of that is due to the large tread blocks of the NT05. The KDW-2s also had more sharpness but the noise was about twice as bad as the Sports.

subinf

255/40. Next set I'm probably going to go 245

chris288

245-45-17 General Altimax HP

soulimports

Are there any pics of the 245 45

veggiemonster

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i don't use tires.

weight reduction=winning

csmeance

Not road noise at all! The tires were pretty good for the first 10K miles until they nearly killed us! They have a 40+K mile warranty but in 10K they were literally BALD. The car lost traction at highway speeds and started sliding across traffic lanes.

I went to Discount Tire where we got them and they were even surprised. They called up michelin and michelin offered a paltry 300 dollars towards another set that would cost another 2000 dollars! (they were brand new at the time). I told michelin to keep it and got the Continental DW Tires. They have 20K on them and have a decent amount of tread left for being a Max Performance Summer Tire.

Is this you by any chance? How's it working out in the quarter mile?

veggiemonster

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No I still have wheels.

tlhord

What are the stock size wheels on an '08 TL 3.2, 17 x 8? Looking to get new wheels, and the dealership put new Bridgestones on before I bought it, so I want the same size wheels so I can keep using these brand new tires.

Thanks all-

AcRightLINY

michelin ftmfw

omnuts

245/45/17 Continental DWS

emeka206

245/45 BFGoodrich Traction (Came with car upon purchase)
I will be going 235/45 DwS on my next purchase

NBP04TL4ME

I have upgraded to A-Spec 18 x 8.5, but before doing so I had 255/40 R17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s on my stock rims.
If you haven't found it yet, this is an interesting read -

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/why-you-should-get-255-40-17-tires-your-oem-rims-595122/

brookspw

1. Is 245/45 an acknowledged manufacturer alternate size? I ask because the warranty refers to "failure caused by modifying the vehicle, or installing parts not authorized by Acura?"

2. How much will this throw off the speedometer and/or can the speedo be calibrated to the tires?

3. There has been no rubbing because of the additional roughly 1/2" diameter?

NBP04TL4ME

I am running 245/45 17 Winter tires on my Type S rims and have had no issues whatsoever - no rubbing with the 245/45 17 or the aforementioned 255/40 17 I used to have. I'm running 245/45 17 for Winter tires only because I got a good deal on them otherwise I would have stayed with the stock 235/45 17 (narrower is better in the snow). My suspension is completely stock.
"acknowledged alternate size"? Not sure how to answer you here, but you are only changing the tire width by 10mm..... Can't say with 100% certainty that you won't have a service department give you a hard time because of this, but I'm having a tough time imagining you would or anyone would even notice. This is not as invasive a mod or change as changing the shocks / springs / RSB / CAI / etc...
Overall diameter change is only .32", but to answer your question no rubbing.

Hope this helps -

aIRpeACE

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does anyone have pictures of different size tires? i would like to see the difference

NBP04TL4ME

Try this link as it has scaled images, but not actual pix on cars. You would need your fellow Aziners to help you out there. My Winter tires/rims are stored away -

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

asb32952

Have been thinking about 215 50 17. They are just over 3/4 inch more narrow footprint.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=215

About $148 each after rebate if you call them and they knock $5 off each.

Im thinking these will last longer than the oem size since they are a little narrow.

Tire Models Available by 215 50 17 Size:

Achilles ATR Sport
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A
BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S
BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S H&V
Bridgestone Blizzak WS-70
Bridgestone Potenza G019 GRID
Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport
Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity
Continental ExtremeContact DW
Continental ExtremeContact DWS
Continental ExtremeWinterContact
Dunlop Direzza DZ101
Dunlop Graspic DS-3
Dunlop Signature
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3
Falken Azenis PT-722 A/S
Falken Espia EPZ
Falken HS449
Falken Ziex ZE-912
Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500
Firestone Precision Sport
General Altimax Arctic
General Altimax HP
General G-MAX AS-03
Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season
Goodyear Eagle GT
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance
Hankook Icebear W300
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo (K110)
Hankook Ventus V2 H437
Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105
Hankook W409 Winter i*Pike
Hercules Ironman iMove
Kumho Ecsta ASX (KU21)
Kumho Ecsta LX (KU27)
Kumho Ecsta SPT (KU31)
Kumho I*Zen Wis (KW19)
Kumho I*Zen XW (KW23)
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3
Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S
Michelin Primacy MXM4
Michelin Primacy MXV4
Michelin X-Ice Xi2
Nexen N3000
Nexen N5000
Nexen N7000
Ohtsu FP7000
Pirelli P6 Four Seasons Plus
Pirelli P-Zero Nero All Season
Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero Serie II
Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II
Sumo Akina ST-09
Toyo Extensa A/S
Toyo Observe Garit KX
Toyo Snowprox S952
Toyo Versado LX
Toyo Versado LX II
Yokohama AVID ENVigor
Yokohama Ice Guard IG20
Yokohama S.Drive

Turbonut

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I guess you must like the stretched tire look as that size is recommended for a 6"-7.5" wheel width. Of course this never has stopped anyone from putting smaller or larger tires then what is recommended on the 8" wide wheel.

asb32952

So basically it is not a good combination for the wider tl oem wheels. The 215 50 17 is the oem size for a cl-s.

Turbonut

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I believe the CLS has a 7" wheel width.

jsonkimz

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PLEASE don't stretch. Aside from looking terrible, I think stretching is far worse than putting a 255/40 on our wheel.

245/45-17 is the size to run! I just ran a set of these in Continental DWS's and it was great. It made the car look a lot better too. Wider tires and less fender gap. I'm due for new tires and I'll be running the same setup again.

Driver kev

Do you think 245/45 would be ok for the 18" A-spec

NBP04TL4ME

I don't know what your definition of "ok" is but using that width and profile tire on an 18" rim, will have your speedo way off. If you want to stay closer to OEM size and go up to the 18" size, you would be better off going 245/40/18.
Use the tire size calculator in the link I posted above. It gives you all the deltas from the OEM specs.

skierz

New to me owner of 2004 Acura TL. I have 225/45/17 snow tires from my previous car. Would these work ok?

QUOTE=jsonkimz;13880659]PLEASE don't stretch. Aside from looking terrible, I think
What about

stretching is far worse than putting a 255/40 on our wheel.

245/45-17 is the size to run! I just ran a set of these in Continental DWS's and it was great. It made the car look a lot better too. Wider tires and less fender gap. I'm due for new tires and I'll be running the same setup again.[/QUOTE]

Tebaz06TL

2nd set of Continental DWS on my car only thing I probably will by for my 06 TL barely driven, but when it is its "driven". I was running 235/45/17 now my DWS 06 compound are 245/40/17. they are quite responsive, aside from cushioning, they feel great. If I give my wife the keys my next set will be 245/45/17.