modesto

I am considering to buy BBS wheels and Toyos T1-S tires this weekend. My TL has Comptech springs.

What is the best size for the BBS RX 17x7.5 wheels? According to Tire Rack it is 215-50-17. The web sites for Toyo and Potenzas tires recommend 225-45-17. Tire rack says that 225-45-17 is small.

I need your help. Which size would you choose? why?

Thank you for your prompt response.

StanMan

you will need to know the stock tire size to determine your new tire size. i can only assume 215/50/17 is correct because that is the stock size for the cl and tl type s cars. 225/45/17 is a common size most people use to upgrade from their stock tires; but the problem is the recommended rim width for this tire width (7.5). and i think it is slightly smaller than stock...not significant enough though. other than what i mentioned is the tire load rating. you will need a tire that is about the same, or higher capacity, than that of stock. maybe this is why tirerack recommends not using 225/45. i think those sales people are not patient, nor tolerant, of most people that call because they assume you know nothing and/or don't bother to explain everything to you. it is also possible that some are dumb-dumbs that only regurgitate what they read...they have no real, or theoretical, knowledge to even consider the possibilities.

since you are getting rims 7.5" wide, i would say F them and get the 225s instead. it's wider for more grip, better fit for that rim width, cheaper than 215/50s since 215s are not common at all, and there are more brand choices in the 225/45 size. if load rating is a concern for you, look for a 225/45 tire with a tire load rating that is the same or higher than that of your stock tire.

good luck!

Lawaia

235/45-17 would be much closer to matching the overall stock height. I would've gone with this size but chickened out at the last minute and went with 215/50-17. No regrets but 235's sure look good!

NSX4dr

As we helped you at the meet.....get the 225/45s

Lawaia

Is there any issues that you know of with the 235's? Just wondering why you chose the 225's also.