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aucorium
02-06-2011, 01:26 PM
hey guys

i have a 1800 TS , looking to change tires to this setup

OEM - 205 / 45 / 17

new setup - 205 /40 /17

any ideas on the change ? i know it will effect the speedo a little , but you guys recon its safe enough ?
aucorium
02-07-2011, 04:52 PM
?? anyone ?
cool_beans00
02-07-2011, 05:21 PM
safe? sure, you'll be going slower than the speedo says so.
Thirty-Nine
02-07-2011, 05:21 PM
Personally, I think it will look a bit off. There will be more fender gap. There will be 10.2mm more gap in the fender if you drop down to a 40 series.
thebarber
02-07-2011, 05:55 PM
Personally, I think it will look a bit off. There will be more fender gap. There will be 10.2mm more gap in the fender if you drop down to a 40 series.

i agree. but at least he'll also be 10mm lower...
kimona
02-09-2011, 11:21 PM
The TS stock suspension is already a bit lower than the stock suspension on US version cars. The 205/45's are a very good fitment on the TS. Yes, 205/40's will fit without issue; however, what would be your rationale for going with a shorter tyre?
aucorium
02-10-2011, 04:14 PM
hey guys thanks for the advice , yeah , its gonna make the fender gap bigger , currently im running a Tein spring kit , attached is a pic of how it sits

my reason for going to 40's is cause it is alot cheaper , the 45's cost R1300 , the 40's cost R700 , thats about half the price .. so thats my thoughts ... mmmm
aucorium
02-10-2011, 04:16 PM
the car actually sits a little lower than in this pic , its more on the wheels , will try take a better pic tomorrow
aucorium
02-10-2011, 04:31 PM
also , wont the 40's have better handling ?
33OH
02-10-2011, 04:48 PM
I ran 205/40/17's with no problem. Go for it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/poisonherlungs/IMAG0058.jpg
aucorium
02-10-2011, 05:05 PM
what drop you have on the car ?
33OH
02-11-2011, 08:45 AM
Tanabe DF210's that are clamped to be lower than normal. Around 2.3" in front I would say?
aucorium
02-11-2011, 11:39 AM
ah ok ... i must say , im very hesitant to put on the 40's , 10mm drop is quite a bit on a already tein drop kit
kimona
02-11-2011, 12:49 PM
If the 45's are working well with your suspension mods, then I'd stick with that size.
aucorium
02-14-2011, 02:17 AM
If the 45's are working well with your suspension mods, then I'd stick with that size.

yeah , i recon i will stick to OEM specs for now , got a set of Yokahama R1's in mind that are well priced at R800 each.
PumpkinSteve
02-15-2011, 03:53 AM
How do you like the Teins? I just ordered a set yesterday plus a TRD sway bar. They say they give 30-35mm drop, would you say that is accurate? 'Cos I just measured the stock gap from my wheel to my arch and I've got 60mm, looks like a monster truck.
Thirty-Nine
02-16-2011, 04:26 PM
FYI, I'm on Tein S-tech springs with Tokico HP shocks, and I love 'em. This is the second set I've had. I had a set of a Scion xB, too. Good overall spring for a nice compromise of ride, drop, and performance.
aucorium
02-23-2011, 05:23 AM
How do you like the Teins? I just ordered a set yesterday plus a TRD sway bar. They say they give 30-35mm drop, would you say that is accurate? 'Cos I just measured the stock gap from my wheel to my arch and I've got 60mm, looks like a monster truck.

you gonna love the s-tech ! yeah , its about a 35mm front , 30mm rear , but becuase the TS has a slighly heavier motor setup , it seems a little lower , looks great. it should take it all the way on to the wheels , provided you running the OEM size tires
aucorium
02-23-2011, 05:24 AM
FYI, I'm on Tein S-tech springs with Tokico HP shocks, and I love 'em. This is the second set I've had. I had a set of a Scion xB, too. Good overall spring for a nice compromise of ride, drop, and performance.

thanks for the Feedback ;-) ... im thinking of going with the Red's , want full adjustment ;-)