What's up all, I'm looking at some 17" spades here:
http://www.autobahnwheels.com/product/whee.../adrwheel5.html
(ADR spade package at the bottom)
First off, is that a good tire size that those rims come with? And second off, if it's not, what would be a good, slim, tire that wouldn't make for a real rough ride. Sizewise that is.

205/40s don't leave much rubber protecting the rims

I'd stick with 215/40 or better.

Actually you have that the other way around Ghost, 205/40 is the recommended size that they suggest. 205 means that's how wide the tire is...so 215 is wider giving more handling than the 205. Or did I read your post wrong Doggy? hehe if I did mah bad. >>

Anyways, If you want more rubber to protect the wheel that's when the 40 series or 45 series comes in to play. That's how much sidewall you're going to have. So a 35 is TOO thin, gives you a better chance at damaging your wheel. The 45's is what I'm going to go for after doing a Search on "Tire Size" in the forums here. Reason being that I want better protection and the roads here in Michigan aren't too great. So I want to be safe and go with a thicker side wall. But it all depends on preference.

I suggest 215/45 but be aware your speedo might be a tad off....

Hope this helps. >>

Christee

This post has been edited by CelicaQT: Mar 25, 2004 - 5:49 PM

well the stock tire size for the st is 185/70 R14. and when you compare it to 205/40 R17 you'll see that the overall height is 0.74" less than stock. now the reason I said 215/40 R17 or better is because its closer to stock size and it has ~0.2" more sidewall than the 205/40's to protect the wheel.

I do agree though, 215/45 R17 is imo the ideal size. the overall height is 0.5" more than stock, but provides comfort and optimal rim protection.