Tires for evo ix wheels

[VergeTSi]

Ok so I'm looking to get new tires next week for my ix wheels (17x8 +35) and I'm stuck between 245-45-17 and 245-40-17. I had 245-40 on 17x7.5 wheels with no rubbing at all the so im pretty sure they wont rub on these wheels. The thing is the 245-45 are cheaper but I'm not sure if they'll rub. Anyone have experience with these sizes?.

 

[ummdsmwhat]

245/45/17 - yokohama s-drives

 

[VergeTSi]

So I shouldn't have any rubbing issues with the 245-45's?

 

[FonZ454]

I think you'll be better off with the 245/40's.

What kind of tires are you looking for? Maximum performance possible with a short life, or a good performing summer tire that will last a while... or just some performance all seasons?

 

[Dsmj89]

I have 235/45/17 and i rub. Then again my rear suspension is most likely shot. It all depends on your suspension setup and what you plan to use your car for as well.

 

[SR20drag]

I'd do the 245/40 in a Kumho ecsta MX. They don't last real long with a 220 tread rating but the stick like glue for the money and can pass for autocross and even drag tires on a awd. If you want something that last get the sumitumo HTRZ-III. They are asemetrical and can be rotated from side to side and have good over all performance and tread life. I've got them in 265/35/18's on the back of my S-13 nissan.

 

[VergeTSi]

I'm actually thinking of the potenza re01r's they're having a closeout sale on them at tirerack. The 245-40 aren't on their website but I emailed a sales rep and they still have them. I just need somethig that last me 10 to 15k and sticks good when ever I need them to. I live in southern Cali and we don't get much rain so I'm only looking for summer tires

 

[DSMTalonTsiAwd]

ummdsmwhat 245/45/17 - yokohama s-drives

+1 I agree with ummdsmwhat. I have had Yokohama S- Drive tires for almost a year and they are great. I have them mounted on Evo 8 Rims.

But if you can get a good deal on tires of your choice Thats cool too. The price of the Yokohama S-Drive Tires has droped to almost Half of what I paid for them BUt o'well it happens

 

[VergeTSi]

^^^ yeah the s-drives were my pick until I found out about this sale, what size tires are you running on your 1g

 

[DSMTalonTsiAwd]

Yeah, My Tire Specs are 235/45/17. I dont have any rubbing problems. But then again my tires are a little bit smaller then other guy's.

 

[2drStunner]

Yeah, My Tire Specs are 235/45/17. I dont have any rubbing problems. But then again my tires are a little bit smaller then other guy's.

Are you at stock height with the Evo wheels? Im looking to do the excat same setup.

 

[ummdsmwhat]

+1 I agree with ummdsmwhat. I have had Yokohama S- Drive tires for almost a year and they are great. I have them mounted on Evo 8 Rims.

But if you can get a good deal on tires of your choice Thats cool too. The price of the Yokohama S-Drive Tires has droped to almost Half of what I paid for them BUt o'well it happens

yeah i saw the price of them yesterday and WOW!!! im buying 4 more now

 

[DSMTalonTsiAwd]

Are you at stock height with the Evo wheels? Im looking to do the excat same setup.

Yes I am at Stock height.