Is anyone running 235/45/17s on stock TLS rims? If so, have you had any issues and would you recommend it? I know I saw a few posts a while back about this so please help me out. I really need new tires and wanted something grippier and wider .

 

i think 235/45 should be ok. i had 245/40s on my CL-S rims and they fit fine. with those tires my car handled so much better.

 

It will be manufacturer specific but it should be fine.

As long as the specified range allows for a 7 inch rim you will be only 1/2 inch out of spec which is no big deal with a 4.2 inch sidewall.

FWIW I had 245/45/17 on stock TLS rims and they were fine (firestone SZ50)

 

Hemants,
How long did these Firestones last (or why did you replace them)? Did you see any drops in gas mileage? What are you running on now?

 

Any thoughts from anyone else?

 

I say follow the tire manufacturers guidelines....it's there for a reason don't ya think?

 

Sorry to hijack this thread, but LAWAIA, I tried to PM you but your box is full. I e-mailed you instead. Please check it out at your earliest convenience, thanks.

 

I wanted something a bit wider and grippier so I was looking into 235/45s. Someone on this forum is also running 245s, although I can't recall who.

 

Vandy786

Hi, yes, switched to Bridgestone 235/45/17's on factory TL-S rim and was an immediate and very well needed improvement. Have Comptech springs and OEM body kit on the White Diamond Pearl and these wheels look much better than stock, have agreat tread pattern, and were noticeably quiter, sticker and smoother than factory. I'm from ND and they seem to be just fine in winter too.
I'm ordering an 04 next month, and first thing I'm getting rid of is factory rubber, it was that much better.
No problems with rubbing, speedo is still almost bang on, and as I said, much better all around.
Good luck.

 

Thanks for the reply. I went to one of those tire changing calculators and i found that at everything matches between the two specs. In fact, even the speedo is quite accurate. At 100 MPH, it will show 99.7MPH and at 70MPH it will show 69.7. So it sounds like the way to go. Thanks for replying!

 

Sonyman,
What kind of tires did you go with? Just curious.

 

So ya'll think 235/45/17 will fit on a stock rim off the 2003 TL Type-s with no rubbing

 

Most 235/45/17's are listed with a 7.5" wheel minimum. I'd really like to know if they'll fit as well (I've got 7" wide wheels.)

This is what I'm considering....

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

The Continental ContiExtreme Contacts I just bought are not cutting it (read - vibration at freeway speed.) Really pissing me off..

 

That is the same tire I'm going with 235 or 225/45/17. I just hope it fits

 

I've seen pictures of someone running 235/45s on stock TLS rims. No rubbing and it actually preserves the speedometer reading the best according to several tire calculators on the web. My friend says running this size on 17x6.5 is not an issue since it's only 0.5 off. He's running them on his older body Maxima. So it looks like I'm going with 235/45/17 Pirelli PZero Nero M+S. Ask Tirerack or your local shop where you're getting it put in if they have any issues on working with that size or if they have any concerns. Please post here how it all turns out! I still have 5000 miles before tire change.

 

Actually its 1.0 off, not 0.5. Most places want a 7.5 minimum width rim for a 235 tire. 225 would be one increment wider than normally recommended, 235 is 2 increments.

 

The offset on my rims is 55 millimeters, I guess that is .55?

 

No, it's +55mm for offset. That is a totally different spec altogether. Offset is the numerical value of the distance from the centerline of the wheel to the hub mounting surface of said wheel. Lower offset wheels (i.e. +40mm, +45mm, +48mm, etc.) "push" the wheel out further away from the centerline of the vehicle. Gives it that "wide stance" look. All 2nd gen TL-S / CL-S, and 7th gen Honda Accord wheels are +55mm offset.

What Mr. Hyde is trying to point out is a 235/45/17 tires needs a 7.5" wide wheel, minimum. Your OEM TL wheels are 6.5" wide. That's a full inch narrower than the tire manufacturer sets for the mimimum limit.

 

Thanks alot guys. I guess i will go with the 225/45/17.

 

Not a problem. Good luck tire hunting!

 

Actually I already purchased my tires(Pirelli Zero Nero M&S) but I ordered the wrong ones I need. I ordered 215/45/17 and I think I need 225/45/17. The 215 will lower my car too much

 

Nice tires. Review stats on TireRack are "off the hook" so to speak.

You're right, 215/45/17 is way to short. I'd say 225/45/17 will work fine for ya.

Take care,
Jim

 

Thanks Jim, I'll let everyone what I think about them.

P.S. Very nice ride

 

Dmac -

Please do post impressions when you get a chance. I'm interested in hearing more on the Zero-Nero's.

Thanks for the compliment!

 

It should be about a week or so before i get them but i will surely post when I get them. Again thanks for all the info. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a safe and Happy New Years.

 

Dmac -

Good deal. Thanks for the holiday wishes, back at you too.

Take care,
Jim