215/45/17

[dzcab]

I am looking to purchase a set of tires for a set of 17" I bought. The tires that I really want do not come in size 205/40/17 they do come in 215/45/17. I have a stock yaris, will going up 1 tire size have an effect on the car or will they even fit? I also am planning on puttting the Trd springs on and will having 215's giving me rubbing issues.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Those are some meaty tires. Most people go with 205/40/17, so I would find a tire that you like that comes in that size.

[kimona]

205/45/17 is the JDM OEM tyre size for stock suspension. With a mild drop like the TRD springs, you can still run 205/45's without issues.

EDIT: What are your wheel specs... width and offset?

[aruester]

I drive fairly aggressively on german "up/down all over the place" roads and I have been running 215/40/17s for a bit with no rubbing. I just have stock/dealer Eibach lowing springs and nothing else of note(for another week or so). 45s.... you might get a rub.

[MUSKOKA800]

I have TRD suspension with 215/35/18's on TRD wheels. They rub up front over dips and bumps at speed. I'll be getting the camber adjusted soon in hope of rub relief. These TRD wheels are labelled: offset -42.

[dzcab]

My wheels are 17x7 width offset of +42. Can anyone then recommend any good 205/40's tires that are all season. The tires I want are the continental extreme DWS (dry wet snow). I live in northwest NJ and was planning on using these tires all year round, and these tires are one of the best all season tires. I have a set on my Audi and they are great in snow.

[thepartsmancometh]

My wheels are 17x7 width offset of +42. Can anyone then recommend any good 205/40's tires that are all season. The tires I want are the continental extreme DWS (dry wet snow). I live in northwest NJ and was planning on using these tires all year round, and these tires are one of the best all season tires. I have a set on my Audi and they are great in snow.

I have Extreme DWS on my 07 Wrx (stock size, 215/45R17) and they have been great. They aren't as grippy as the previous generation all-season extreme contact (which were aggressive directional treads), but have been good for almost a full year now. A year here has included 100+ degrees F, and 16 inches of snow :thumbup:

[dzcab]

So if 215 tires are too wide what would be the best size that I should get? I travel about 60 miles a day and am looking for some tires that have at little side wall. Would 205/45/17 give me problems? I am planning on putting a set of TRD springs and am concerned about wheel rubbing issues. I know 205/40's are the way to go but the roads here in jersey really suck. You can swim in some of the potholes on our roads.

[WeeYari]

If you're roads really suck with potholes that bad, you should have gone with 16s. Get the 205/45s, and still keep your fingers crossed every time you slam through a pothole.

[dzcab]

other than having to dodge potholes, will running 205/45's give me any issues when I upgrade to the TRD suspension?

[WeeYari]

Shouldn't have any issues on your 17x7 +42 wheels with a TRD drop.

[pennyracer]

anyboby looking for new tires brand name nankang 205-40-17 for $58.00 each but they have to be will called in riverside ca no other options email me if your interested i have had many different tires and sizes also i am running nankangs right now they are a good tire for the money . but if you want to spend double the money for the brand name tire go for it