What size tires for TL type S rims

[Bobsk24]

I am getting new tires soon.  I have the TL type S wheels with the stock 235's.   What is the best upgrade.  I remember seeing somewhere 245/45 r17    .    I was just making sure.  Thanks all!

[CrackerTeg]

235's are fine. You can run the 245's but it may throw your speedo off a bit.

[clapton924]

235's are fine. You can run the 245's but it may throw your speedo off a bit.

Actually 235/45/17's will throw your speedometer off by about 1mph.  245/45/17's conserve overall rolling diameter for our cars. Either size is fine....I prefer the 235 for the lower profile look.

[MyNameIsThien]

235/45 R17 = 25.4
245/45 R17 = 25.7

It depends on what your car comes with stock. If it came with the 205/60 R16, then the 245/45 R17 will not throw off your speedo, and you would be right where it would be at 25.7. If your car came equipped with either a 205/65 R15 or 215/50 R17, then the 235/45 R17 would be best to not throw off your speedo. Either size won't really throw your speedo. Not even a 1mph difference. If you are looking to use the tires for an all season purpose like in winter with snow, I would go with the 235/45 R17. The more narrow your tire, the better your car will track compared to a wider tire. Now, if you are looking into summer tires. I suggest going with the 245/45 R17. This size will 1 give you better traction since it is 10mm wider. The 245/45 R17 will give you better ride comfort. (Depending on tire makes and model) If you are looking for a lower profile, then the 235/45 R17 is the way to go. I hope this helps with your decision.

205/60 R16 = 25.7
215/50 R17 = 25.5
205/65 R15 = 25.5

[timot_one]

You're all pussies.  255/40/17 for more grip.  Fuck sidewall height and your speedo being off.

[clapton924]

You're all pussies.  255/40/17 for more grip.  Fuck sidewall height and your speedo being off.

There is a whole thread on Acurazine dedicated to this topic.  I think folks are split 50/50 on whether 255 is a good choice.

http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595122

[Bobsk24]

We dont really get much snow here in the 757,  so Im not really worried about that.  I think Im gonna go with the 245/45 r 17  .   Has anyone ever heard of Nexxus (sp.?)  tires??   I have never heard of them and from what i can find they are some kind of chinese tire.  What do yall think about Falkens ??  thanks

[CrackerTeg]

Never heard of Nexxus so I can't comment. Falkens on the other hand I've had experience with and I can say I like them. Great tire for the money.

[Bobsk24]

thanks cracka!

[CrackerTeg]

No prob Bob.

[MyNameIsThien]

I personally hate Falkens. Cheap, inferior tires. This is just my opinion. I've heard of Nexxus and Nexen. Both of those tires are Chinese made tires that are both cheap and poor in quality. Who am I to give advice on tires.  

[clapton924]

Nexen tires are cheap...stay away.  Stick to some of the tires mentioned on the first page of the "Good Tire thread".

You're right Thien....who the hell are you to talk about tires?!

[alpha]

The one set of Falken's I had (Azenis RT-615), I ended up not liking in the end.  It was awesome after they got broken in a bit, but after they wore halfway down, they weren't fun to drive on anymore.  They were awesome tires when they weren't too cold or too hot, and they were within a certain tread range.  This is specific to the RT-615 though..

[fabulous010]

nexen tires suck. i have them on my bbs fakes and they are pretty cheap. i wouldnt recommend them if you want a good gripping tire. and they are also noisy as fuck!

[Abailey4]

^+1 I had Falkens on my 04' Sentra and I sold the car not too long after I put them on so the only I can say that sucked about em was that they were loud as shit. I mean annoyingly loud to the point I had to turn the radio up even further than I usually have it so I could keep my sanity.