im guessing the size i recommended is for R comp only.. hmmm well when you move to the NT01 remember that size lol until then go with 235/40ZR17 90W

a 225 is really great for K series from what ive read. never go smaller than that like some 205 guys..

hahah thanks man.

 

Unfortunately the only 225 that nitto has in a 17 dia NT01 is a 225/45 17. I googled tires in 225/35/17 and the only thing i saw so far was Yoko S-Drive, some Falkens and a Hankook Ventus. I REALLY want NT05's or NT01's tho...hmmm

 

I'm pretty sure 225/45/17 is the proper size tyre? 35 is a really short sidewall for an 8th gen.

 

heres a 225/45/17 pic i found from k20a.org

Looks about right. Enough sidewall to give a lil but lots of tire meeting the tarmac. I might go with that for the larger sidewall = more comfy ride...not trying to build an all out race car...that im aware...but im not aware of alot these days...lol

Heres another pic i found on honda-tech of 225/45/15 while searching for pics of 225/45/17...this guy seems like a newb

 

yeah my error, 225/45/17. sorry. on a 9" wide wheel of course

 

haha that looks perfect.

haha actually thats the rear which is a 205/50/15 on a 15X8" wheel. the front is 225/45/15 on a 15x9" wheel.

205/50/15 = 225/45/15 in overall tire height. also, those size tires on those size wheels maximizes the tread to ground usage. also keeps the side walls a little bit more stiff and prevent flexing. I chose these tire sizes because they are the fastest combination for each wheel size, and I wanted a 225 minimum on the front.

Source: Spec Miata Racers, 949 Racing, Miata.net, Nasaforums

 

im a 205 guy.... I need to get new tires this summer, maybe i will step up to 215

 

haha I didn't know you had 205s!! I didn't mean to insult you lol. I was refering to some of those bros on K20A. lol they just get 205s cause they are cheaper lol.

yeah bro. go go 225!!!

 

For 17x9, I'd definitely go with 255/40/17.

 

holy bulging sidewall batman!!!

 

my wheels are 16X7 +42 I dont know how well i could fit a 225 with out raising my car up or modding the fenders. As crazy as it may sound but I love how my car sits right now and I would give up a bit of traction to run a 205 or 215 so I dint have to raise the car

 

255/40 on 17x9 is poifect.

 

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Thanks.

 

Thing is thats an evo, not an 8th gen si. I will weigh my options tho. gotta find a pretty pair of 17x9 +38/+35 for less than $2800 first tho...dem te37 are 'spensive

 

While you may think a 255 would be wide, it wouldn't because 17x9 wheel is really 10" wide, thus 25.4 mm (1") x 10 = 254mm (aka a 255 tyre) = 10" = BAM!

 

so playing with a wheel calc it looks like a 225/45 would only be .7 inches taller and wider then what I have right now. My only question now is what would a 225 tire look like on a 7" wide rim

 

Probably like this:

 

You present good arguement...now if only i can find nice wheels...

 

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Sooo...that being said, i saw you got 16" te37's for $200. Was that for alfour wheels? If so you have my business. Also i havv a pair of rear wheels from a 2005 Nissan 350Z i need to sell.