tsl202

i'm going finally to go for the 17", i'll fit toyo t1-r, but can't chose from 205/45/17 of 215/40/17?
i've calculater the outer diameter and it's only 1% difference so they'are both good for.
Wich size would be best suited??

markm3006

215/40/17 look better l think

RON

Most people use the 215's, however, prodrive originaly fitted the 205 45's to the rb5's i think..... but there's more choice in the 215 40's......

tsl202

thanks you all mates!!

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Strangely, my 215/40 17"'s were cheaper to buy than the 16" tyres it had before.

Alcazar

tsl202

it's because 16" size a rare sight now, most people go to 17" so lot more tyres produced instead of 16" .
cheer mate!

MazingerZ

I went for the 205/45, more side wall making it a little more comfy.

The price was the same for 215/40 too.

Prodrive chose it for a reason....with your STi suspension, I would defo go for 205/45

my 2p

NAY93WRX

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Just fitted four 205/40/17 toyo T1R's to my 93WRX

MazingerZ

wow that is 20% less sidewall than stock what did you have before and how is the ride quality now?

markm3006

My last uk turbo came with this size looked totally wrong hence the 215/40/17 with 7 x 17 turinis

tsl202

your speedo will show you about 61.5mph instead of 60mph because your sidewall is to small.
check this mate Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing
cheers

NAY93WRX

iTrader: (3)

I had a set of...I hope your sitting down....Antyre's!!!!

They were ****e but they were part of a Halfords wheel tyre package.

The toyos are superb, very grippy in the wet or dry and they've firmed up the ride.

Id recommend them.

MazingerZ

Cool, sorry I didn't realise you had a wrx, which has a more civilised suspension. when I went from 205/50/16 (ie: hard) to 215/40/17 (even harder ) I shortly started to hate the car....that is why is on Eibachs now....

lee green impreza

thought the 45's rubbed? got 215 40 17 on mine