225/45-17 on 5thG Prelude?
Aug 6, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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I am using 225/45 and everyone told me they would rub.
only thing that rubs is the pass. side splash guard, which has been cut out and now I am just fine, with about a 1 in. drop on coilovers.
Aug 6, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BB6Driver
215/40-17 will be smaller than OEM rolling stock. I know acceleration will be better but the profile will be too low.
that half inch in increased diameter was definitely noticeable for me.
Aug 7, 2004 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by monkey
that half inch in increased diameter was definitely noticeable for me.
How much difference? Sometimes whene you change little things to your cars u actually expect to gain or lose hp. Sometimes its just in your head
Aug 7, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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it was pretty dramatic. i can't but a hp number to the difference, but if i had to guess it was about a 5whp difference.
Aug 8, 2004 | 12:28 AM
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I think 225/40/17 r the best size as it will show a correct reading on the speedo!
Aug 8, 2004 | 12:58 AM
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45's will more than likely cause tire rub. i'd stick with the 40's.
Aug 28, 2004 | 08:07 AM
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what about 205/40/17?? with coil overs 17in rims??? would that work?
Aug 28, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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I don't think the 205/40/17's have a high enough maxload rating. also that sidewall is pretty thin.
Aug 28, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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so does that mean it wouldn't work? it would rub or be bad for the car? or is it still oK to use?
