TMoIS300

Hey guys, haven't been on here in a while but had a question, I just bought the XXR 527's 17x8.25 [25 mm] and was trying to figure out what the best size low profile tire i could get by with... I currently have the 235 stock tires that were on the stock wheels. (not 100% of all the numbers) but they look like donuts on these wheels and just wanted to know of a good size..
I have D2 coilovers and currently have the front raised because the tires are to big.. poor planning on my part..

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Thanks for your input!

mitsuguy

iTrader: (2)

So, kinda need to know the rest of the numbers...

first off, stock size is 215/45-17...

do you have 235/40-17 or 235/45-17???

235/45-17 is a good size for all 4 corners on stock wheels... not sure what the problem is with those wheels, aside from too high of an offset, which will require smaller tires (opposite of what you want, I believe)

TMoIS300

Mine are the 235/45/17 I'm pretty sure, I actually want to go with a much thinner tire. A buddy of mine recommended the 205/40/17.. what do you suggest? Thanks

TMoIS300

Mine are the 235/45/17 I'm pretty sure, I actually want to go with a much thinner tire. A buddy of mine recommended the 205/40/17.. what do you suggest? Thanks

mitsuguy

iTrader: (2)

205/40-17 is tiny... why not the stock tire size 215/45-17???

in comparison,

235/45-17 - 25.3" diameter
215/45-17 - 24.6" diameter
205/40-17 - 23.4" diameter

not only that, 205/40-17 won't have the correct load carrying capacity for an IS300...

dsp979

Not to mention your speedo and odometer will be off.

TMoIS300

Thanks again for your help, Would just leaving the 235/45's on the back and putting 215/45's on front look good?