I gots my rims, but I needs me tires

[cykaaro]

Picked up my rims today. They're Motegi Racing MR7's 7" +40 offset. Now I am looking at tires. [oh yes, ANOTHER tire question. Just what everyone needs ]

Now, I'm looking at two sizes. I've a gen3 v6 LE and as far as I know stock springs and struts for now. [I may when they need to be replaced drop it an inch, or there abouts] Now with that in mind, I'm looking at either a 215.R50.17, or the other option 225.R45.17
Now, what I'm curious is, since I really know very little about car tires, is how will these be different when driving, [excluding the obvious] How will each handle? will there be rubbing issues? or turning issues, more so with the 225's? Does one noticeable drive better or worse than the other when pretaining to size? Just would like some input before I make a decision what to get.
TIA

[TheKevin]

nice, i remember those wheels. i'd go with the 225/45 tires.

[cykaaro]

They're a nice wheel and gunmetal as well. Price was right. Hub rings I've ordered. just to figure out tires now.

These are the differences:


Stock Tire - 205/65R15
Section Width: 8.07in 205mm
Rim Diameter: 15in 381mm
Width Range: 5.5 - 7.5in
Overall Diameter: 25.49in 647.44mm
Sidewall Height: 5.24in 133.09
Radius: 12.74in 323.59mm
Circumference: 80.07in 2033.7mm
Revs per Mile: 816.0
Actual Speed: 60 mph 100 km/h
Speedometer1: 61.2 mph 102. km/h



Tire 1 - 225/45R17
Section Width: 8.85in 225mm
Rim Diameter: 17in 431.8mm
Rim Width Range: 7 - 8.5in
Overall Diameter: 24.97in 634.23mm
Sidewall Height: 3.98in 101.09mm
Radius: 12.48in 316.99mm
Circumference: 78.44in 1992.3mm
Revs per Mile: 832.9
Speedometer1: 61.2mph 102.km/h
Speedometer Difference: 2.071% too fast
Diameter Difference: 2.05%

Tire 2 - 215/50R17
Section Width: 8.46in 215mm
Rim Diameter: 17in 431.8mm
Rim Width Range: 6 - 7.5in
Overall Diameter: 25.46in 646.68mm
Sidewall Height: 4.23in 107.44mm
Radius: 12.73in 323.34mm
Circumference: 79.98in 2031.4mm
Revs per Mile: 816.9
Speedometer1: 60.0mph 100.km/h
Speedometer Difference: 0.110% too fast
Diameter Difference: 0.12%

[bigbird]

both will perform about the same. the 225s will have a little more surface and a little more grip but hang over the rim just a tad. that is what i have on my car.

[eyeball96]

I'm parcel to the the 215/50...less width, more height on the sidewalls...but really, u can't go wrong with either choice! Congrats on getting the New Rims..be sure to post pics when u get em on.

[cykaaro]

Thanks for the input, and will do! Just trying to see what kinda of deal I can get on tires. These kinda of tires are all new to me. I'm used to looking at 33" MTR's.
The biggest concern I have with the tires I have now, which I hate is in wet weather they're totally crap. Takes next to nothing to lock up the brakes and slide. Doesn't give that happy feeling, ya know?

[felonyr301]

I rather go with the 215/50 more comfort and if u really care for the 225 just get 225/50 speedometer difference is not like something big to care about... when u hit 60mph it really is 61.0 mph oh nooo lol...

[cykaaro]

Not too bad. Just as long as it'll fit without issues [ie. turning lock to lock etc]
As for comfy? hell, all of it's comfy compared to what I was driving. Don't call it the 'luxury sedan' for nothing!