215/45R/17 stock rim?

[green98civic]

I am able to get brand new Michelin Pilot Alpin tires for real cheap from a local guy around here. They are 215/45R/17 though and not the 215/50/17 for the GSX. My question is will this tire fit? How will it look? I dont want a gaping hole in the difference of side wall. And how good are the tires? I have searched but couldnt find the right answer. Thanks guys

 

[Sebba]

What wheels are on your car...?

You should get the same size that's currently on the car.

 

[green98civic]

I currently have the stock wheels on my car. I remember when i use to work at a dealership about how you can go up or down one size from factory but wasnt sure which number it was.

 

[Sebba]

What is your current tire size?

 

[green98civic]

215/50/17

 

[moronthr33]

You will be fine its only a 5% smaller sidewall.

 

[Sebba]

It'll look a little strange.

 

[green98civic]

Any pics of how it will look?

 

[Sebba]

You can calculate exactly what the difference is, very easily.

215/45/17 - 215mm wide, 45% of 215 = 96.75mm tall.

215/50/17 - 215mm wide, 50% of 215 = 107.5mm tall.

You can then picture what the wheel would look like, that's a loss of almost an inch diameter.

 

[green98civic]

I can picture it in my head but my car is at the shop right now getting headwork done .