I'm in need of front tires as the front ones are balding on the inside. I have an 07 s2000 and have 215/45/17 in the front. I was wondering would 225/50/17 fit in the front without a problem? I think it would provide more traction and a smoother ride. Also, if I did do this what would I do when I need to change the back?

 

you would want to run a 215/45-17=8.46in wide 3.81 sidewall
225/50-17 8.86in wide and 4.43in side wall.. that would make u handle worse because ur side wall would be higher.. u would wanna run somehting liek a 225/45r17 which would give you 8.86in wide and a 3.99in side wall...you would get a wider tire patch and barely any side wall flex from what you have now..

 

^^ couldnt have said it better myself

 

Thanks, makes sense. What should I do in the back? I have 245/40/17 right now.

My tires are bridgestone potenza r050, are those good? or what can you recommend?

 

Shit tires. I hated mine. I'm on falken azenis now with 215 45 front and 255 40 rear.

Love em!

 

I run 225/45/17 fronts with 255/40/17 rears lowered 1.8" on Espelirs just fine. No rubbing

 

Nice, Ill definitely check them out. Those Potenzas are even more expensive then the Falkens. Are those falkens even for winter?

 

Check out the RE-11 instead of the RE050.

 

i just picked up a set of 225/4517 Front and 255/40r17 advan sports for my DD and i like them a lot..

 

dosent decreasing the slight slight stretch that oem tire/wheel size offers make your handling worse in the front? Because from what I understand the way the oem tire/wheel setup is made, the sidewall is at its best angle for stiffness and traction for the road and going any bigger would cause a slight bubble effect and at the same time heighten the sidewall therefore decreasing the sidewall stiffness. If thats the case then if you want to either keep 215's and just get a better tire or get wider wheels and run 225's or even 235's in the front if you want to do it right.
The rear is a different story, its not as important to have an angle on the tire so 255's in the back should be fine.