A good suspension set up w/ wheel set up.

[truWarier02]

I had Ecsta's before. It's okay..

But I like the Falken FK452's that I have on right now. Nice aggressive tread, adequate performance and if you're going for the "stanced" look, it is also good for stretching.

 

[20-CG5-01]

I had Ecsta's before. It's okay..

But I like the Falken FK452's that I have on right now. Nice aggressive tread, adequate performance and if you're going for the "stanced" look, it is also good for stretching.

I'm just curious. If I get some 17x(8-9), am I still required to use the 205/50-17 even if I get my tires stretched? I know the 17x7 it's not necessary to stretch the wheels.

I am still a noob when it comes to the correct wheel sizes and proper fitment.

 

[001Stunna]

I'm just curious. If I get some 17x(8-9), am I still required to use the 205/50-17 even if I get my tires stretched? I know the 17x7 it's not necessary to stretch the wheels.

I am still a noob when it comes to the correct wheel sizes and proper fitment.

205-50-17 tires will fit perfect on rims from 5-5.7" width. Rims with a larger width then that you'll be stretching the tire.

If you're going with ie. 8" width rims and don't want to stretch you can run 225/45 R17 but you might rub(i'm not 100% sure), however im sure rim experts can chime in on this.

PS. for future ref this applies to 4cyl with stock size of 195 65 15
Tyre code Diameter Circumference Difference
---------- -------- ------------- ----------
245/50 R15 626 mm 1967 mm -1.34 %
225/55 R15 629 mm 1976 mm -0.95 %
235/55 R15 640 mm 2011 mm 0.79 %
205/60 R15 627 mm 1970 mm -1.18 %
215/60 R15 639 mm 2007 mm 0.71 %
195/65 R15 635 mm 1995 mm 0 % STOCK TIRE

245/45 R16 627 mm 1970 mm -1.2 %
225/50 R16 631 mm 1982 mm -0.49 %
235/50 R16 641 mm 2014 mm 1.09 %
205/55 R16 632 mm 1985 mm -0.41 %****Widths 5.5-7
215/55 R16 643 mm 2020 mm 1.32 %
185/60 R16 628 mm 1973 mm -0.96 %
195/60 R16 640 mm 2011 mm 0.93 %

245/40 R17 628 mm 1973 mm -1.06 %
215/45 R17 625 mm 1963 mm -1.45 %
225/45 R17 634 mm 1992 mm -0.03 %
235/45 R17 643 mm 2020 mm 1.39 %
195/50 R17 627 mm 1970 mm -1.21 %
205/50 R17 637 mm 2001 mm 0.36 %****Widths 5.5-7
185/55 R17 635 mm 1995 mm 0.13 %

245/35 R18 629 mm 1976 mm -0.91 %
215/40 R18 629 mm 1976 mm -0.84 %****Widths 7-8.5
225/40 R18 637 mm 2001 mm 0.43 %
195/45 R18 633 mm 1989 mm -0.28 %
205/45 R18 642 mm 2017 mm 1.13 %
185/50 R18 642 mm 2017 mm 1.21 %

 

[truWarier02]

I'm just curious. If I get some 17x(8-9), am I still required to use the 205/50-17 even if I get my tires stretched? I know the 17x7 it's not necessary to stretch the wheels.

I am still a noob when it comes to the correct wheel sizes and proper fitment.

No real need to stretch 17x8, so go with 215 or 225. With 17x9.. if you want a bit of stretch, 215/40 or 215/45 would be good.

 

[20-CG5-01]

Alright thanks you guys.

Learned so much more things about proper fitments now due to you guys hah.

 

[CrosCntryAccord]

For a lowered car id pick a tire that is a bit harder then most. Why? So possibly camber/wear won't cause any effects too soon.

Alright thanks you guys.

Learned so much more things about proper fitments now due to you guys hah.

you don't need to worry about camber wear if you get an alignment after you lower it since most wear comes from toe specs. unless you're running stupid amounts of camber...proper fittment =/= stretched, for the record

 

[20-CG5-01]

Hah. That's a good thing then. I plan to gather all my parts and throw then all on at once so I won't have to go through too much hassle. Alignment is going to be my first priority when I lower the car also.