Hey everyone. I have a 03 TL-S Navi US model, I have 13,000 miles on it and i'm just about ready to get new tires. I've decided on the Pirelli P Zero Nero. Only thing is even though I've put comptech sway bars on it still needs a to be a little more stable around turns. I really don't want to lower it. I want to know first of all how wide my rims are. I've seen people say here that it's 7 inches. My window sticker says 6.5. I want to put on at least a 225/45/17, (stock 215/50/17). I need some information. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

225's will fit no problem. some have gone as far as 235

 

ok your rims are 17x 6.5 like you said. the cl-s have 17x7 (go figure)
I just bought 225/45/17 yoko es-100s and they look and feel great on my stock tl-s rims.

 

Actually, 235/45/17s will help maintain your speedo accuracy the best. Some people are already running this size with excellent results. Good choice on the Pirellis, as there are a few TLS owners running on them right now and they really love it. I'm getting mine in the summer (see my sig!).

 

Hey Vandy- How did you rewire your foglights? I want to rewire them so they come on with the parking lights. Was it easy?....Lemme know. -Shawn


One more thing about the tires....i'm worried that a size wider than 215 or 225 will pop off when i'm going around corners fast or something....can that happen?

 

Ihad 235/45/17 on comptech springs with a 17x8 rim with 45mm offset. The tires were beefy in compound though, the Pilot Sport A/S. I rubbed in dips. I shaved the rear bumper tabs. I wouldn't go wider than 235.
Ed

 

I see what you mean. Only my rims are 17X6.5. I think i'll stick to 225/45/17. Unless lots of people have no problems with it. I've talked to a few people who have 235, and they say it's fine.

 

hey shoofin.

i have..235/45/17 on comptech springs

can you post a pic of the cut fender tab.

i need to do this.

just not sure where to cut.

 

235 is wide for this car..
i need help.

i rub.

but i don't know how to remove fnder tabs.


but i will say...235 is too wide.