Which tires should I pick?

[vic_v_jr]

I am purchasing a tire and wheel package from a website and they are giving me a choice of different tires. All the choices are 215/45 but they vary in brands and styles...here's the quick breakdown:

Hankook Ventus 215/45ZR-17 (looks like an aquatread)
Nitto NT 450 Extreme 215/45ZR-17
Falken Ziex ZE-512 215/45ZR-17
Falken Azenis 215/50R-17

As far as price is concerned, the latter is the most expensive. I don't plan on racing a lot and I will use this car daily in all weather. Also, just in case it makes a difference, I will probably getting the Eibach Pro-kit at the same time I put my rims on.

I hope someone can help me with some knowledgeable input :?

[Danger DANJ]

First off, I would try to upgrade to a 225/45/17 tire. It matches the overall size of the OEM wheel and tire better, plus you'll have more rubber to ride on.

I once had some Hankook Ventus Plus tires. They aren't bad for regular driving. They even lasted a while before they wore out. Nitto and Falken are better, but if you don't have the money, the Hankooks are good.

[vic_v_jr]

What would be some of the negative impacts that I could expect from riding my G on 215/45/17 versus 225/45/17? And how fast after installing my new wheels should I start shopping for new tires?

I am going to ask the place if they can give me a deal on 225's instead of 215's...maybe they can hook me up since I am probably buying my pro-kit from them as well.

[Danger DANJ]

With 215's, your speedometer will be slightly off at higher speeds. Plus the ride will be a slight be rougher since there is less tire. Having less tire could lead to a damaged wheel easier after hitting a pot hole.

On a side note, I should mention that the Hankook tires were very noisy. More road noise than a few other tires I have had.

[Prophet]

What David said and my input is the Falken ZIEX 512 is a very good tire. From what I hear from customers. I can not vouch for it myself but I get alot of inquiries for it.

[vic_v_jr]

Okay ...one last question. I think I found the rims I'm going to buy but in the package they offer 235/45's....will this be a bad choice like picking 215/45's??? Thanks for your help!

[Tarmac]

if you're going with a 235 you should go with a 40 series sidewall.

what's the offset of your wheels...? you gotta be careful that you're not going to be rubbing on the control arms in the rear with the 235.

[vic_v_jr]

ok..as it turns out, they were out of stock of the wheels I wanted along with my other top 3 picks!!! That sucks!!! Anyways...here's what i am probably getting:

http://www.whalentire.com/wheeldetail.cfm?...7T0440S&size=17

That should be it...can someone please let me know if this will work well with my 8G...I'm about to pull my hair out ! :puzzled1:

Okay..I am still getting a package and these will be wrapped by Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's - 225/45 R17....will I have any problems???

[Danger DANJ]

ok..as it turns out, they were out of stock of the wheels I wanted along with my other top 3 picks!!! That sucks!!! Anyways...here's what i am probably getting:

http://www.whalentire.com/wheeldetail.cfm?...7T0440S&size=17

That should be it...can someone please let me know if this will work well with my 8G...I'm about to pull my hair out ! :puzzled1:

Okay..I am still getting a package and these will be wrapped by Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's - 225/45 R17....will I have any problems???

Yup, those rims and tires you have picked out will fit just fine.

[vic_v_jr]

Thanks Danj....how do you think they'll look? I didn't want to get a rim that looks like something stock. I also wanted it shiny but not chrome. That's the best one I could find in my price range.

[balln8g]

That's the best one I could find in my price range.

What exactly are you paying for the package deal????? I assume you shopped around for them but if you haven't,,,get the lowest quote you can,then call Discount Tire,,,they'll beat whatever quote you can show them. This saved me $1,200 last year alone on wheels and tires.

Good luck.

[Danger DANJ]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(vic_v_jr)</div><div class='quotemain'>Thanks Danj....how do you think they'll look? Â*I didn't want to get a rim that looks like something stock. Â*I also wanted it shiny but not chrome. Â*That's the best one I could find in my price range.</div>

I've seen the same rims on a Galant before and they looked real nice. You should be happy with them.

[vic_v_jr]

That's the best one I could find in my price range.

What exactly are you paying for the package deal????? I assume you shopped around for them but if you haven't,,,get the lowest quote you can,then call Discount Tire,,,they'll beat whatever quote you can show them. This saved me $1,200 last year alone on wheels and tires.

Good luck.

I looked at Discount tire, I didn't see this wheel amongst the package deals...I'll look again. But I got my best price with the exact tire that I want from Whalentire.com. My package includes:

Wheels, tires, Free tire replacement warranty, Chrome lugnuts, lock nuts and shipping.

All for $1101.24!!

I haven't found sites that offer the size tire that I need which is why I like Whalentire.com. They have a larger variety of options at decent prices. But I guess I should call and see if they can custom tailor me a package? Is that what you did?

[vic_v_jr]

Thanks Danj....how do you think they'll look? I didn't want to get a rim that looks like something stock. I also wanted it shiny but not chrome. That's the best one I could find in my price range.

I've seen the same rims on a Galant before and they looked real nice. You should be happy with them.

I hope so Danj...Next month on the 21st I will throw in an Eibach pro-kit to help complete the look.

[escoson]

go with ziex, there what i use 225/40/zr18 in front and 235/40/zr18 in rear. they hold up very well and wear nicely.