I fit 255's easily!!!

[RSXDC5]

Well yesterday I got my wheels and tires in. The wheels are Motegi Trak Lites (gunmetal w/ polish lip), this is a 17x8 (+45 offset) forged wheel @ 14.5 lbs with Falken Azenis RT-615 in 255/40/17. The fitment was great and I only rubbed with 250lbs of crap in my trunk, even then the rubbing was very minimal and stopped after a few min; once I took all the crap out of my trunk...no rubbing at all! I am dropped 2.5 inches and am running -2.6 F and -1.5 R camber. You will need about -1 degree of camber in the rear to fit the wheels and tires without having to roll your fenders. I am thinking about buying the T1R 3mm or 5mm spacers in the front so I can still do lock to lock turning with out any rub. Ill try to get some pics in a few days too. Oh people were also telling me that the azenis run about 10mm wider that they are listed, so I guess its like I fit 265's if it were any other tire.

Cliffs: 255's fit lol

Hit me up with any questions:thumbsup:

[speed_jaycer]

pics

[RSXDC5]

I put them on last night, hopefully I will take some pics today and post them tomorrow.

[meez]

yay for turning radius and expensive tires.

[strikerflo]

wow...that's awesome. I wonder if that'll also work with the ITR LCA setup. If so, I think I need to buy some fatter tires!

[TheHills44060]

I put them on last night, hopefully I will take some pics today and post them tomorrow.
nice...interested to see how they look

[tpeezy]

damn, that a wide tire:thumbsup:

[IrideDUMPED]

u get a star......

[RSXDC5]

yea a star would be nice, gonna take pics on friday though, i cant even begin to tell you guys how much traction there is coming out of turns, more people should run 255's imo, its entirely possible.

[05_K20z]

Ur gettting the traction because ur wheels are all 1 inch wider. Not the tires as much.

[K20ADC5R]

Why such a wide tire? The turn-in feel I think would be reduced. Going off of what I have read here, believe it or not, but a 215 width tire had a faster lap time than the same wheel with a 225 width tire and one could assume even wider may drop the time more.

[Mo]

in for pics, must have alot of bulge

[RSXDC5]

Ur gettting the traction because ur wheels are all 1 inch wider. Not the tires as much.

that honestly makes no sense at all man

[Mo]

that honestly makes no sense at all man


dont worry it doesnt make sense period lol

[Rykielz]

bump for pics? take one pic from the rear as well, like if you were following your car how would the rear tires look. Thanks :)

[Importtuner]

So a 17x8 with a +40 offset would fit 255/40's NO problem? The only thing would be we'd have to run ~-1.5 camber in the rear for them not to rub?

Glad to hear those huge tires fit!

[speed_jaycer]

so what's the word on the pics? we all want to see this.

[notorious rsx]

pics eric pics

[na_rsx]

so 245 shouldnt be a problem right, i plan on getting 17x8's with a +35 offset, i was getting 235's, but if 255's fit, i might as well go with 245's to be safe, if not then i will stick with the 235's

[typeSDCfive]

In for pics!

[idrive]

we need pics homie.

-d

[RSXDC5]

ok sit tight, i have about 15 pics or so coming later today, i just have to run home before i can upload them.

[RSXDC5]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0353.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0352.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0351.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0350.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0349.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0348.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0346.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0345.jpg

[RSXDC5]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0344.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0342.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0341.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0340.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0339.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0336.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0335.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/rsxdc5/100_0332.jpg

[RSXDC5]

next time I swear the car will be clean besides the wheels lol

[RSXDC5]

So a 17x8 with a +40 offset would fit 255/40's NO problem? The only thing would be we'd have to run ~-1.5 camber in the rear for them not to rub?

Glad to hear those huge tires fit!

they will fit for sure, you will have to roll up the lip of metal in the rear fender wells however, and yea you will need -1 degree or more of negative camber. Most people run about -1 degree in the rear anyways so its not like its a big deal

[RsxMax]

damn that rearend pic.. LOOKS SOO MEAN! damn soo beefy! i love it dude.. nice job!

[idrive]

damn looks good bro...i would get a passanger sparco to go with the drivers side;)

-d

[Josh]

Ur gettting the traction because ur wheels are all 1 inch wider. Not the tires as much.

Actually it does make sense but he didn't explain it well.
He's saying that if you were to just have a wider wheel, it would make the tire flatten out and give a slightly bigger contact patch. A 215 on a 7" rim might be the same contact patch as a 205 on a 7.5" rim. But the tire absolutely does add width. So both are factors.


Anyway's they look good. How much does one wheel and tire weigh?

[Josh]

Those are perfect for the RSX. They are the same diameter as the stock tire so your gearing doesn't change.

[Ripping VTEC]

Looks great. The pic from the back looks mean.

[Eye-5]

that honestly makes no sense at all man

"3 out of 4 times, it works every time."

[IrideDUMPED]

shit i would be able 2 fit 285's if i was that high 2:p

haha but yeah im tuckin the tire in the fender well on a 225 lol

[BadAndy]

holy shit that's a lot of rubber

[speed_jaycer]

that looks hella badazz. I want those.

[640k]

Hmm... I'm skeptical on the drop height. My 02 with CRSX springs didn't look like it was that much higher than yours - plus with wider tires, the offset makes it look like the drop is lower since the wheels are closer to the fender.

Anyway, it looks good. I wonder if you could use the speedometer correction in KPRO for wider tires so that the speedo is dead on.

[Changeling]

Why such a wide tire? The turn-in feel I think would be reduced. Going off of what I have read here, believe it or not, but a 215 width tire had a faster lap time than the same wheel with a 225 width tire and one could assume even wider may drop the time more.


I heard the same thing and I think it makes sense that turn in feel is reduced.

If quarter mile is your #1 goal than wider is definitely better for grip. For autocross on our cars 215 would be more beneficial than 255.

[Josh]

Hmm... I'm skeptical on the drop height. My 02 with CRSX springs didn't look like it was that much higher than yours - plus with wider tires, the offset makes it look like the drop is lower since the wheels are closer to the fender.

Anyway, it looks good. I wonder if you could use the speedometer correction in KPRO for wider tires so that the speedo is dead on.


Those are the same diameter as the stock tire.

[640k]

Those are the same diameter as the stock tire.
How is 255 the same diameter of the stock?

215/60 16s != 255/40 17s.

[Rykielz]

Nice pics those tires look awsome! nice rims too :)

[Josh]

How is 255 the same diameter of the stock?

215/60 16s != 255/40 17s.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=7


Theres more to the tire size than the width. And every manufacturer's size varies a bit but they are close.



http://www.falkentire.com/updates/615_micro_sizes.htm

[640k]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=7


Theres more to the tire size than the width. And every manufacturer's size varies a bit but they are close.



http://www.falkentire.com/updates/615_micro_sizes.htm
The diameter of a 215/60 16" tire is 26.2"
The diameter of a 255/40 17" tire is 25"

Tell me how they are the same diameter again?


Anyway, the stock size for 02-04s is 205/55 (24.87") and the 255/40s are 25.03". Not a drastic change, but if you put these on 05s, the diameter difference is 1.7%, which is much larger.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

[STC1709]

ur car looks clean but i think the tire size is way to big for an rsx

[Josh]

The diameter of a 215/60 16" tire is 26.2"
The diameter of a 255/40 17" tire is 25"

Tell me how they are the same diameter again?


Anyway, the stock size for 02-04s is 205/55 (24.87") and the 255/40s are 25.03". Not a drastic change, but if you put these on 05s, the diameter difference is 1.7%, which is much larger.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp


Your using a tire calculatur....lol.
I'm going off of what the manufacturer says. Which is
more accurate?? You can argue all day long but obviously your just one of those guys that can't admit when he might be wrong.
Pilot HX =24.9" diameter. Azenis=25" diameter. That's .1". Much larger??

Plus you've already somewhat discredited yourself by saying these look bigger because the tire is bigger making it closer to the wheel well. When they are almost exactly the stock size. Then you post a 215 60 tire...where is that from? And you say you have to adjust the speedo for a wider tire. As I posted the width is only part of the equation.

He has a 02 so lets not compare apples to oranges.

[640k]

Your using a tire calculatur....lol.
Whats wrong with that? You put the size in, it tells you the difference. Quick, easy, to the point.

I'm going off of what the manufacturer says. Which is
more accurate??
Accurate in what? Are their inches more accurate than a tire calculators? I'm confused.

You can argue all day long but obviously your just one of those guys that can't admit when he might be wrong.
Pilot HX =24.9" diameter. Azenis=25" diameter. That's .1". Much larger??
No not really. Originally I said 215/60 != 255/40 which is true. Thats a huge difference. You're obviously a guy who doesn't follow along and feels that he's better than everyone else. I corrected myself on my last post, stating that a stock wheel on the 02-04s is 205/55, which is much closer in diameter to the 255/40. But its not exact.

Plus you've already somewhat discredited yourself by saying these look bigger because the tire is bigger making it closer to the wheel well. When they are almost exactly the stock size.
Actually I said:

Hmm... I'm skeptical on the drop height. My 02 with CRSX springs didn't look like it was that much higher than yours - plus with wider tires, the offset makes it look like the drop is lower since the wheels are closer to the fender.
I was referring to the drop height, not the tire. It was just an observation and nothing to bash the guy. My buddy has a 2.5" drop and the fender edge pratically covers the tire. But thanks for playing.

He has a 02 so lets not compare apples to oranges.
Not sure what this is about. If you're referring to my reference on the 05, I was just throwing it in there for arguments sake. I did it because I corrected myself on the tire sizes.

So. Are you done with the flaming? Because in all honesty, nothing I posted was wrong, I just started with the wrong information (tire size). Have a nice day. :)

[D]

i seen it irl it looks nice.

[Josh]

Whats wrong with that? You put the size in, it tells you the difference. Quick, easy, to the point.


Accurate in what? Are their inches more accurate than a tire calculators? I'm confused.


No not really. Originally I said 215/60 != 255/40 which is true. Thats a huge difference. You're obviously a guy who doesn't follow along and feels that he's better than everyone else. I corrected myself on my last post, stating that a stock wheel on the 02-04s is 205/55, which is much closer in diameter to the 255/40. But its not exact.


Actually I said:


I was referring to the drop height, not the tire. It was just an observation and nothing to bash the guy. My buddy has a 2.5" drop and the fender edge pratically covers the tire. But thanks for playing.


Not sure what this is about. If you're referring to my reference on the 05, I was just throwing it in there for arguments sake. I did it because I corrected myself on the tire sizes.

So. Are you done with the flaming? Because in all honesty, nothing I posted was wrong, I just started with the wrong information (tire size). Have a nice day. :)


My first post showed you how tires are sized. It' was obvious you didn't know because you thought the width was the size as you posted. And a tire calculator is not accurate...it's a general idea. Manufacturers tires vary in size, even the same "size". So if you want to be accurate, you go by the manufacturer.

Your argueing about a .1" difference...yeah ok, there not EXACTY the same. But is it "much bigger" as you said? No, anyone that actually knows what they're talking about would buy the tire because it's so close to stock as are so many other aftermarket tires.
No you wont need a speedo correction as you thought as well. Do you think gearing is going to change much at all because of .1"?

You put your foot in your mouth and now your trying to remove it.

What does a 215 60 have to do with a 02 RSX?

[640k]

My first post showed you how tires are sized. It' was obvious you didn't know because you thought the width was the size as you posted. And a tire calculator is not accurate...it's a general idea. Manufacturers tires vary in size, even the same "size". So if you want to be accurate, you go by the manufacturer.
Agreed, but there's no need to flame. Like we BOTH said, its a generalization of the numbers provided. It works both ways.

Your argueing about a .1" difference...yeah ok, there not EXACTY the same. But is it "much bigger" as you said? No, anyone that actually knows what they're talking about would buy the tire because it's so close to stock as are so many other aftermarket tires.
AGAIN - who's arguing this fact. I said that going from a 215/60 tire to a 255/40 is a big difference, and it is. BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE ITS NOT THE CORRECT SIZE.

No you wont need a speedo correction as you thought as well. Do you think gearing is going to change much at all because of .1"?
You would if you were going 215/60 to 255/40 - Its a perfectly good question to ask when considering tires that are way off size.

You put your foot in your mouth and now your trying to remove it.
The only time I put my foot in my mouth is when I misquoted the tire sizing. Its not my fault you're having a hard time keeping up with what I'm saying.

What does a 215 60 have to do with a 02 RSX?
It doesn't. Its the size I said in my second post in this thread. Which, again, was the wrong information.

If you had said, "02s have a tire size of 205/55," instead of debating on whether or not my comment was true, I would have said, "oh shit, you're right." But you've insisted on arguing with me on a point thats not even valid.

(bolded so you can keep up)

Once again:

215/60 != 255/40 - its a 4% difference in size
205/55 != 255/40 - but its a hell of a lot closer than 215/60.

[RSXDC5]

wow guys stop agueing and messing up my thread lol

[640k]

wow guys stop agueing and messing up my thread lol
Sorry DC5, I never meant for it to get like that. Your looks tight and I like how agressive your wheels look. Congrats.

[Josh]

If you had said, "02s have a tire size of 205/55," instead of debating on whether or not my comment was true, I would have said, "oh shit, you're right." But you've insisted on arguing with me on a point thats not even valid.

(bolded so you can keep up)




So should we also compare the Mini tire to his car. We are talking about his tire size. Why would we need to add in anything alse about any other tire?
It looks like your agrueing for arguement sake. I corrected what you said and came back trying to discredit me with 215 60 which has zero to do with his car. And what does a 215 60 have to do with anything?

Consider this a bump.:spin:

[640k]

So should we also compare the Mini tire to his car. We are talking about his tire size. Why would we need to add in anything alse about any other tire?
It looks like your agrueing for arguement sake.

Consider this a bump.:spin:
What does what you just said have to do with what you quoted?

[Josh]

What does what you just said have to do with what you quoted?


Because you added 215 60 which has nothing to do with his car. Why do I need to specify when we are obviously talking about his car....
So what does 215 60 have to do with anything?

[640k]

Because you added 215 60 which has nothing to do with his car. Why do I need to specify when we are obviously talking about his car....
So what does 215 60 have to do with anything?
It doesn't have to do with anything. You won't let it go. I've already admitted to making a mistake. Good luck with life. :)

[Josh]

Intresting considering you kept trying someway to be correct about something...

[640k]

Intresting considering you kept trying someway to be correct about something...
Other than stating the tire size on the 02s was 215, what was I wrong about?

[Josh]

Ok, ok, I'm done beating on you. Sorry to do it so hard but I find too many people that just can't admit when they might be wrong. Your obviously not one of them.

[MentalMidget]

Yeah Josh, man calm down.

He knows he had the wrong tire size in the beginning. No need to bash him for a simple mistake/typo/error.:deadhorse

[Josh]

Yeah Josh, man calm down.

He knows he had the wrong tire size in the beginning. No need to bash him for a simple mistake/typo/error.:deadhorse


If you actually read this thread, he didn't just read and learn. He challenges me with something that has nothing to do with the RSX and continued to challenge me after I posted the sizes. He admitted he was wrong so I let it go.
We have it fixed so there was no point in even posting that.

[o6dc5S 3.25.05<3]

too bad you didnt get the works. i wanted to see pictures

[BlueberryYumYum]

i was wondering if 245/35/19 would fit on our cars? 255 is wide as hell

[Josh]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Kumho&model=ECSTA+MX&partnum=435YR9EMX&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=8

Those would be a bit big at 25.8" in diameter. They might work but I don't see them working well or not rubbing.

[BlueberryYumYum]

it would be great if it'll work, any1 attempted this

[RSXDC5]

too bad you didnt get the works. i wanted to see pictures

I ALMOST got the Works, but they weigh 23lbs a wheel being cast, and I know I would have got bored with the bronze color fast. The Trak Lites are 9 pounds lighter a wheel, look better imo and are forged. Just from changing my wheel decision I also saved 36lbs:thumbsup:

[achill3s]

Consider using 225's in the rear instead. Might help decrease understeer. The Spoon Type R and the Top Fuel Type R use F255 and R215 or 225. Says something seeing as how well these cars handle.

[BashX]

josh diaf

[shr1mpch1p]

i can fit 275......on the Z

[caeavesRSX-S]

damn those are big tires...good job on the pioneering fitment.

[Importtuner]

Consider using 225's in the rear instead. Might help decrease understeer. The Spoon Type R and the Top Fuel Type R use F255 and R215 or 225. Says something seeing as how well these cars handle.

Very good point but then you wouldn't be able to rotate your tires and not everyone has that kinda $$$$ to dump in tires. :D

I'd rather mess with my alignment specs, dampner settings, etc to get the rear to rotate more then run a different rear size, IMO.

[achill3s]

Very good point but then you wouldn't be able to rotate your tires and not everyone has that kinda $$$$ to dump in tires. :D

I'd rather mess with my alignment specs, dampner settings, etc to get the rear to rotate more then run a different rear size, IMO.

Tru, lol. But if he's not trackin' it too much that'll give him some time to save up for the next set. :laughing:

[RSXDC5]

Tru, lol. But if he's not trackin' it too much that'll give him some time to save up for the next set. :laughing:

oh the track awaits, first I need a new tranny and some stoptechs though

[STC1709]

i was wondering if 245/35/19 would fit on our cars? 255 is wide as hell


whatever you do, please dont get 19's on an rsx, for the love of all rsx's stay 18's or lower

[supersly_jones]

whatever you do, please dont get 19's on an rsx, for the love of all rsx's stay 18's or lower

http://tinypic.com/ma8pqo.jpg

y?

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=350580

[sl33per]

dam.. ncie!

[na_rsx]

man, those tires are pretty thick for being 40's series, i thought they would have a thin look to them like your typical 40's.

so now i know which tire to get, the falken azenis, 235/40, maybe 245/40.

would i have any problems with 245's, do i have to roll the inner fender and set my camber to negative or what. i know 235 wont be a problems, but 245's i dunno.

also quick question, would 17x8 with a 35 offset be too much, my car isnt slammes so i am not worried about rubbing, but will it fit without any problems.

[Drewk20z1]

how much were those rims and whered you get them from?

[RSXDC5]

rims were 1270 and the tires were 585. That includes mounting and balancing too.

[RSXDC5]

man, those tires are pretty thick for being 40's series, i thought they would have a thin look to them like your typical 40's.

so now i know which tire to get, the falken azenis, 235/40, maybe 245/40.

would i have any problems with 245's, do i have to roll the inner fender and set my camber to negative or what. i know 235 wont be a problems, but 245's i dunno.

also quick question, would 17x8 with a 35 offset be too much, my car isnt slammes so i am not worried about rubbing, but will it fit without any problems.


falken doesnt make the 615's in a 245/40/17, im not sure about the 235's if they come as a 40 sidewall too, you gotta check that. 245's will fit no problem but with a 35+ offset it really wont look great and you will have to roll your rear fenders. I would shoot for a 40+offset if possible.

[Drewk20z1]

rims were 1270 and the tires were 585. That includes mounting and balancing too.

where did you buy the rims from?

[giorgakis02]

do you guys know if i get the rt-615 for my 06 stock size on stock rims would the sidewall still come out further than the rim i like it when its like that. or will it be even with the rim.

[rsxstylin]

w/ the rear tires being as wide as they r it makes it look like it should be rwd. But i do like the look.

[StReaKeR]

for some reason when I read the title I thought it meant that you got a 255 pound man in your RSX.... I was like NO WAY! :eek:

[RSXDC5]

where did you buy the rims from?

autornd in milpitas, ca. they mostly do wholesale though so you are better off ordering from 1010tires.com, they are about 10 dollars more, really good prices actually on this wheel.

[na_rsx]

autornd in milpitas, ca. they mostly do wholesale though so you are better off ordering from 1010tires.com, they are about 10 dollars more, really good prices actually on this wheel.

how much do they weigh with the tires, do they sell them in sets of 2, i will need some for drag racing, slap some drag radials on there and i am done

[RSXDC5]

yes they sell them individually, not sure on the weight though, lets just say i dont feel the car being any slower with the wheels on.

[Tryte801]

Clean ride. Get a lip kit and it will be pimp.

[Konsept]

Well yesterday I got my wheels and tires in. The wheels are Motegi Trak Lites (gunmetal w/ polish lip), this is a 17x8 (+45 offset) forged wheel @ 14.5 lbs with Falken Azenis RT-615 in 255/40/17. The fitment was great and I only rubbed with 250lbs of crap in my trunk, even then the rubbing was very minimal and stopped after a few min; once I took all the crap out of my trunk...no rubbing at all! I am dropped 2.5 inches and am running -2.6 F and -1.5 R camber. You will need about -1 degree of camber in the rear to fit the wheels and tires without having to roll your fenders. I am thinking about buying the T1R 3mm or 5mm spacers in the front so I can still do lock to lock turning with out any rub. Ill try to get some pics in a few days too. Oh people were also telling me that the azenis run about 10mm wider that they are listed, so I guess its like I fit 265's if it were any other tire.

Cliffs: 255's fit lol

Hit me up with any questions:thumbsup:

:thumbsup: on a sweet setup

What do you mean exactly by rolling the fenders?

Lastly, just to confirm, to have lock to lock turning, you need the 3 or 5mm spacers in the front? Wouldn't that just push the tires out even more outwards? If thats the case, wouldn't it be more beneficial to run 245's?

Just curious :wavey:

[civic_redline]

HEy rsxdc5 thanks for giving me confidence in running these wide asss wheels.

Im running 255/40/ azenis and they fit perfectly! Everyone doubted me from clubrsx, to the tire distributor to the tire shop. They were all wrong and fits wonderfully.
NO rubbing, no hitting suspension components, and most importantly no more spinning through first, second, and third =P

I switched over from 225 azenis to these and it is night and day difference, I am so happy I swapped over. I barely even noticed any accelleration loss.
Id highly recommend anyone making high hp run wide wheels like these.
+rep for being the first to actually post something like this. It helps others decide on what they can and cannot run.

Edit:
Everything fit with no modifications to fenders and also no negative camber. Last time the alignment was within factory specs.

[RsxFan123]

man, those tires are pretty thick for being 40's series, i thought they would have a thin look to them like your typical 40's.

so now i know which tire to get, the falken azenis, 235/40, maybe 245/40.

would i have any problems with 245's, do i have to roll the inner fender and set my camber to negative or what. i know 235 wont be a problems, but 245's i dunno.

also quick question, would 17x8 with a 35 offset be too much, my car isnt slammes so i am not worried about rubbing, but will it fit without any problems.

17x8 +35 wheels are perfect for the RSX if you want it to look flush with the fenders... 235s tires should be good, but 245s should look "perfect" with the fender... However, might need to adjust some neg. camber, and roll the fenders if you want a really nice drop:o


edit- didnt notice that this thread was this old... o well....

[RSXDC5]

hey its still relevant information, 255's work. My friend just got a set of 255 bridgestones on his RSX and they work great too

[Corasaurus]

I weigh 255 :-)

[flashback]

lookin good

[sugasugaki]

HEy rsxdc5 thanks for giving me confidence in running these wide asss wheels.

Im running 255/40/ azenis and they fit perfectly! Everyone doubted me from clubrsx, to the tire distributor to the tire shop. They were all wrong and fits wonderfully.
NO rubbing, no hitting suspension components, and most importantly no more spinning through first, second, and third =P

Out of curiosity, what's the offset on wheels?

[XqiZit]

hey its still relevant information, 255's work. My friend just got a set of 255 bridgestones on his RSX and they work great too

yup, and im never going back

[civic_redline]

Out of curiosity, what's the offset on wheels?

dunno but it fit fine
no rubbing and i can turn wheel all thje way to the left or right even with a passanger still no rubbing

[03 TYPE-Sexy]

offset is amazing!
Really depends on drop of the car and offset of your wheels if your going to fit

Im running +42 with 235's personally i think 255 is too wide, i mean its a ff car,put fatty's up front for drag, but too much grip for me all around. I like my back end sliding on me at auto X...my .02

[RSXDC5]

I would not run anything higher than a +45 offset with 255's, if you do, the wheel/tire will just stick in too far and make contact with the suspension. Seriously though, a +45 offset or LOWER. :)

[Axix23]

would, 235/45/R17 tires work on an RSX? basically the TL tires??

[KazeSpec]

yes

[Axix23]

hmmm, i gotta try this

[MITeggy17]

Jesus those looks beefy lol.

[cstrike]

i had some motegi traklite II's 17x8 45mm (13.7 lbs) black/machined with 225/45/17. they had a nice beef to them but i wanted a little more rubber. if i ever get an rsx again i will probably go 255/40/17 with some BFG's. OP if you still have your car like this post up some new pics with a clean car.

[ISADE]

So to whoever is still running 255's, yes grip in a straight line I'm sure is very nice but how are the corners?
Low speeds?
How are fast lane changes?
How is the turn in effected is it a little more delayed?
Are you able to take corners at higher speeds?

[XqiZit]

So to whoever is still running 255's, yes grip in a straight line I'm sure is very nice but how are the corners?
Low speeds?
How are fast lane changes?
How is the turn in effected is it a little more delayed?
Are you able to take corners at higher speeds?

corners are great,
low speeds are great
enough to slam passengers' heads into windows, and they're sitting in buckets
no
yes

:wavey::thumbsup:

[osusantacruz]

yea that :thumbsup:

[ISADE]

Falken Azenis 615 have a stiff enough sidewall to put 255's on an 8 inch wide wheel, is this why it's not recommended much because the sidewall would be too soft? And as long as we stick with a stiff sidewall tire it should perform very well?

[KazeSpec]

i dont like the idea of putting a 255 on an 8" wheel. even with the stiff sidewall, i think unless you are cambered alot, you won't efficiently use the contact patch.

[rsxer63]

i dont like the idea of putting a 255 on an 8" wheel. even with the stiff sidewall, i think unless you are cambered alot, you won't efficiently use the contact patch.

I'm running the Toyo R888s and they are for -2 camber or more... I'm running them on an 8" wheel and they seem to be ok. I think that a 8 1/2"- 9" wheel might be even better though.

[KazeSpec]

but you're talking about an R compound. they love camber. a street tire like the rt-615's can only get away with so much camber.

[RSXDC5]

im running -2 up front, but this is just a temporary thing...with the new dampers im getting it will be -3.5 up front and the wheel/tire sizes will be much more wide/aggressive

The sidewall on the azenis is so stiff its fine on a 8in wide wheel. This thread is so old though, i should make a new member showoff thread, about time lol

[rsxer63]

im running -2 up front, but this is just a temporary thing...with the new dampers im getting it will be -3.5 up front and the wheel/tire sizes will be much more wide/aggressive

The sidewall on the azenis is so stiff its fine on a 8in wide wheel. This thread is so old though, i should make a new member showoff thread, about time lol

-2.5 is all I can get without hitting since I am running 39 offset and can't run anymore of a spacer without changing my brakes.

[KazeSpec]

-3.1 for me and no rubbing anywhere.

[cstrike]

i dont like the idea of putting a 255 on an 8" wheel. even with the stiff sidewall, i think unless you are cambered alot, you won't efficiently use the contact patch.

ive seen guys use a 265/40/17 on a 8" but i think thats overkill. really i would probably just get some 245/40/17 they would fit an 8" rim better and also i woulnt have a camber my wheels out to fit them. just a good fender roll.