225/45/R17 Tires, I got a new set Options

[Defgeph]

I have had 205/40/R17's for a long time. I have not been happy since I blew out the first tire. I have blow out probably 4 since I had them. With the extra power of the 3SGTE, I noticed I can rip those suckers loose fairly easy.

So, I finally got myself a new set of tires. I bought the B.F.Goodrich G-force KDW2, size 225/45/R17.

Pictures of the sad old tires.




New tires






My experience so far. These tires GRIP, period. I did a test launch from 0-60, I did not brake loose once. It was amazing. The ride quality is I would say, 20 times better. The car is now two inches higher off the ground, that makes me feel better about dips and pot holes. The ride is so much smoother now. Steering is much easier for me now (no power steering). I could not be happier. Thanks for testing this out guys. This size tire is perfect.

The only downfall I noticed was acceleration was slowed down a little. But what I realized after that, I was ready for a bigger turbo.

I will never, ever, ever. Buy a 205/40 ever again. Go with a bigger tire, at least 215/45/R17. You will not be dissatisfied. They will fit. Even though I was assured they would fit, I still couldn't believe it. No matter what anyone says, how big the tires look. It WILL fit.

Thanks again to the guys who tested these tires first.

[6strngs]

they don't rub if you were to turn the wheel all the way? also, is your U-turning radius decreased?

one last question, do you need to have a 7.5 inch wide rim to fit this tire size?

This post has been edited by 6strngs: May 29, 2007 - 12:03 AM

[Defgeph]

they don't rub if you were to turn the wheel all the way? also, is your U-turning radius decreased?

one last question, do you need to have a 7.5 inch wide rim to fit this tire size?

I did not notice any rubbing yet. I really wasn't to concerned with full click turning. I have gone over dips and bumps, nothing. I have them mounted on a 7 inch rim. 40 MM offset.

I'm eventually switching to a 8 inch wide rim. I'll most likely need to roll the fenders at that point.


I also read that these tires make a noticeable amount of noise. I could NOT hear these tires at all. For me, I would rate these tires a 5 out of 5. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them.