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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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I did some research first but couldnt find anything that answered my question without creating new ones.

I just picked up a set of FN's 17x9 +43 all around. I am considering tire sizes and here's where I am at this point.

1.) Car is stock height now but will be lowered with coilovers appox 1-1.75 in.
2.) I am willing to roll
3.) NOT willing to flare
4.) Will take some neg. camber but nothing crazy

What then is the best tire size to run?

My number one contender is F:215-40 R:235-40
Mainly to avoid rubbing, cutting, flaring, or too much negative camber.

Opinions please ... if you think bigger, more profile, or all same, all will be considered.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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215 on a 9" rim I would not recommend. If you're not planning to track the car you could go with a 225F and 245R. However with those offsets I can't guarantee you won't rub without a very small fender flare up front.

If you plan on tracking the car, I'd go with 255 all the way around.
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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If you really are looking to avoid rubbing I would suggest another wheel. I think that the fender lip roll and the most negative camber that Honda recommends would make the wheel doable. I would suggest no less than a 225/45R17. The 215/45R17 is not going to work on the 17X9 wheel correctly. The 235/40R17 ends up being about 1/2" shorter than stock.
If I can help with the tires let me know.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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[QUOTE=JDMQuip,Sep 2 2010, 03:31 PM]215 on a 9" rim I would not recommend. If you're not planning to track the car you could go with a 225F and 245R.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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S2000RS, I would need to know what size and offset the wheels you are looking at are. Let me know and I can recommend tire sizes.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Stretch21,Sep 2 2010, 04:10 PM
I did some research first but couldnt find anything that answered my question without creating new ones.

I just picked up a set of FN's 17x9 +43 all around. I am considering tire sizes and here's where I am at this point.

1.) Car is stock height now but will be lowered with coilovers appox 1-1.75 in.
2.) I am willing to roll
3.) NOT willing to flare
4.) Will take some neg. camber but nothing crazy

What then is the best tire size to run?

My number one contender is F:215-40 R:235-40
Mainly to avoid rubbing, cutting, flaring, or too much negative camber.

Opinions please ... if you think bigger, more profile, or all same, all will be considered.
Go with a 235/40 or 245/40 all around, or if you'd prefer an easier fit, then 245/225 stagger. A simple roll with relocated bumper bolt is enough. Those wheels are only 2mm more aggressive than the common 17x9 +45 RPF1 setup.
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