those who have 17's

[JudoAnt]

What size tire do you all run on 17" rims for your accord. There are 4 recommended sizes; some being alot wider then stock and I don't want to reduce speed w/ wider tires. The closest to stock is a 205/45-17, but they don't make em' in the tire i want. The next closest is a 235/40-17, but it's alot wider then i think i'd like.

[ebpda9]

i think 215/45/17 would work too

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
i think 215/45/17 would work too

Thats what I have, the extra rubber = extra protection for rims..

[JudoAnt]

you gotta pic. i'd like to see the profile.

i am running volk racing wheels wrapped in 205/40/17 kuhmos no sidewall at all feel every single bump and pulls all over the place

[JudoAnt]

Originally posted by 88lxi
i am running volk racing wheels wrapped in 205/40/17 kuhmos no sidewall at all feel every single bump and pulls all over the place

205/40-17 is what came with my wheels cause they were used, and those are the exact symtoms I have right now. If you catch a groove in the road, does your car almost yank in that direction?

[Accord Man]

thats normal.. high performance tire = better "feel" of the road..

Also if the road is lower on one side, you're ride will proabably have a tendancy to pull towards that side.. Its much more noticeable with lower profile tires..

I once drove a friend's M3 sitting on 30 profile tires.. LoL, that steering wheel was going crazy..


Sorry I dont have any pics of tires.. But why do you want a pic anyways?? between 40 and 45, there'S barely any idfference, and if you want an aggressive look you going with something like the Parada..

[ifeldwn02]

go with 215/45/17 thats what i have much smoother than 205/40
the only prob i have is that my back innerlip of the fender needs to be shaved a little because every so offten i get a slight rubbing

17's.........40 series only homie.

i got 215- 40 smooth ride starting to get wear on outsides, feathered. but my car been lowered for along time. they didnt have wide avaiblity for camber kits. the guy in miami had to custom do it. shimming it and ect.

DO NOT GO ANY SMALLER AND LOWER THAN 215/40 17's.....or you will be sorry when you cut a turn hard

whats the wides tire that will go on a 17 inch rim? 2** - ** ?

yeah it yanks and pulls all the good stuff but the car has a 226xxx mile suspension and it handles corners awesome but now i got a 92 accord and the bastards have a different bolt pattern so now i have to buy new wheels has anyone ever heard of 19's on an accord??

Yea, I have a friend with 19's on a 91 accord.......but, he has hydros.

215/45s are great!! are you looking into any brands? good luck!

[JudoAnt]

Yea, Dunlop FM901. I have a set right now and I love them. They came with the rims from a civic and they are 205/40-17's(which are not the recomended profile for my car; too small) and they are worn pritty bad, but they handle like a charm.

Also, for anyone has done no handling mods, I would highly recommend larger rims and lower profile tires. It took tons of roll out of my car. It stays on an even plan through turns now.

Originally posted by JudoAnt
205/40-17 is what came with my wheels cause they were used, and those are the exact symtoms I have right now. If you catch a groove in the road, does your car almost yank in that direction?

I have 205/40-17 too. Enkei rims and Yokohama tires. The tires suck. There is an enormous bubble in one of them right now and other than that, I have replaced 2 other tires. I just took my car out of storage a month ago and am looking for new tires. Something in a 205/45-17. If I get a flat tire, my body kit is on the ground.