225 or 215 tires?

[HomerJay]

Just for some peice of mind, i run 225/45/17's with no rubbing, etc, on prokits. It's the same size as stock (well as close as you are going to get) as well. I have 7 in wide rims, with 7.5, 215 might be stretched a bit aswell.

That's good to know! I've got 225/45/17 and am about to lower...I'm glad to know it won't be a problem. As much room as I've got now...4x4ing!!...it's not really a surprise.

 

[talontsiawd]

That's good to know! I've got 225/45/17 and am about to lower...I'm glad to know it won't be a problem. As much room as I've got now...4x4ing!!...it's not really a surprise.

I only have prokits so not a big drop. I would image i could go alot lower though. Remember, offset is usually the biggest problem when it comes to rubbing (well and ride height obviously).

 

[DarkElegance919]

no problems at all? what is ur offset though? my new rims are 17x7.5 +44. i'm planning to lower it about 1.5 to 2 in. what do you think?

 

[blacknight]

I got a set of 18 inch NANKANG NS2 from slowaccord on V6perfomance.net
for $300 Shipped.
Took them to a local shop who mounted and balanced them for $60.
I assume 17" tires should be less than that

 

[yellowfever]

i have 215 but wish i had 225, when i ordered the tires the guy from the site called me up and was like "oh i think theres a mistake, we have you down for 215s on your accord. Did you mean civic cause that is much to small for an accord."

 

[6THGEN_AI4]

I said 215 cuz there is no need of 225 really.

 

[nexTOme]

when i checked price for tires, 225 was fairly cheaper than 215....is that normal?

 

[DarkElegance919]

it should be the other way around, but not much of a difference in price.

 

[nexTOme]

just checked on tirerack

215/40 18, cheapest, kumho ecsta SPT
109.00 each

225/40 18, cheapest, kumho ecsta ast
76.00 each

kumho ecsta SPT
86.00 each.

 

[DarkElegance919]

what size is the last one? and the spts are originally more expensive than asts.