twisterfx

So since they make nothing in 225/40/17.. Who these days are running 235/40/17?

My Wedsports are 17x7.5 +50mm, I know it's asking a lot but will 235/40 work while lowered on Tein SS?

I don't really have a pic of how much room is left on the inside but here's a shot of how I stand as of now with 215/40/17:



I know it's difficult to say, but would you try it? Is a little more junk in the trunk too much to ask for? Chime in please!

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spin_r_g

You can probably fit the 235 up front but probably not in the rear with out some fender rolling.

It going to make a difference what brand tire you go with as well because one companies 235 isn't the same as anothers. I have 215s on my car from one brand and I'm looking at another for a replacement and their 205s section width is almost the same as what I have on my 215s.

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Importunerdj

your car is ****ing GORGEOUS

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twisterfx

Thinkin of just settling for boring old 215/40 in some Azenis or Fk452's. Damn I wish Falken had 225/40 Anyone have any experience with the fk452? Oh and the Azenis run wide right? So a 215 would be a little wider than most.

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MarxmaN

It looks fine the way it is in my opinion. What's the reason for wanting to go wider?

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twisterfx

Just for something different. If nothing else, just for the look of a wider stance. I'm also trying to compensate for terrible roads around here. I don't like the look of a 45 tire. I know it doesn't make much difference since i'm staying with 40, but a wider tire might help a little on potholes too.

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spin_r_g

Well actually going with a 235/40 is going to increase the side wall and over diameter, not just the width. So even though you're getting a wider stance diameter and side wall size is going to almost the same as a 215/45/17. So if you don't like how a 215/45 looks you're not going to like how a 235/40 looks.

215/40/17
Sidewall: 3.4 in
Radius: 11.9 in
Diameter: 23.8 in
Circumference:74.7

215/45/17
Sidewall: 3.8 in
Radius: 12.3 in
Diameter: 24.6 in
Circumference:77.3

235/40/17
Sidewall: 3.7 in
Radius: 12.2 in
Diameter: 24.4 in
Circumference:76.7

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Kool-Lude

Not in the 215/40/17 size. Here's pics of my old Azenis 215/40 vs. new 215/45, mounted on 17x7 wheels

215/40/17


215/45/17


Go with the 45 series if you want something wider and don't mind the OD penalty, which I don't

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twisterfx

Interesting Kool-Lude, is your lude lowered? So for the Azenis RT-615,a 215/45 tire is about an inch wider than a 215/40 tire.. maybe i'll go with them, do you mind posting a shot of the sidewall if you get a chance to?

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Kool-Lude

^^^yes I'm lowered. The diff. is about 3/4 of an inch. I definitely feel more grip with that extra width too (went on a little canyon run the other day). The OD is quite a bit larger. Here's some more pics, but keep in mind that the 215/45's have FULL tread and the 215/40's are very worn.

45 vs 40 series 215 Azenis on OZ Superlaggeras 17x7...

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twisterfx

I want some 225/40/17's !!!! Thanks for the pics!

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The Oreo

Glad to see that my old rims STILL look good!

I cant wait to get advans.

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red92si

I run a 215/45/17 tire on my 17x7's and certainly enjoy the extra meat. It's also reassuring when you hit a pothole and there is the little extra insurance your wheel isn't going to bend.

I'm on O.Z. Superleggera's as well.

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