215-45-R17s Tyres - correct for lude

prelude_h22 · Post by **prelude_h22** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:43 pm

Hi all

just a very quick question

are 215-45-r17 tyres stock for prelude? will they rub on the fronts if quite low?

or it is best to go for 205

cheers

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:45 pm

yes they are correct shouldnt rub matey

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:46 pm

215/45/17 Is what I use. The only time I rub is when I'm carrying a load (I'm lowered)

Merlin wrote:When lowering the 5G the rear wheels may rub slightly on the rear bumper. This is the offending bumper tab:

It simply needs to be trimmed (photos by cebul)

http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/honda-p ... -t535.html

prelude_h22 · Post by **prelude_h22** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:01 pm

cheers guys

will 205 benefit the lude in anyway?

i currently have 205 but thought 215 is the oem size but worried going up a size on the width profile - Also worried that the front arch liner will rub on 215s if i have the car low

cheers merlin. Yep already done that rear bumper tabe removal mod

Post by **Lude-dude** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:08 pm

215 will be fine, I have 40 profile which is what I thought was right and it its for rolling radius

but 45 profile with give you more protection for the rim and nicer ride

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:27 pm

This is all assuming your offset is standard as well

h10ndr · Post by **h10ndr** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:30 pm

215 x 40 x 17 is the nearest rolling radius so is most accurate for the speedo. But as said, 45 profile will give a less harsh ride (slightly)

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:31 pm

I am sure that 215/45/17 is the standard size for Prelude OEM 17" wheels.

h10ndr · Post by **h10ndr** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:40 pm

Could well be on the 5th Gen, I was talking 4th Gen 205x55x15 upgrade. Sorry

I know the ATR has 215x45x17 tyres too.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:23 pm

225/45/17 was the most accurate on my car for Speedo and as close to the 4" sidewall as possible.
Stock size is 205/45/17.
You wo.t find much difference in width on a 7" wheel. Tyre compound is more important.
More important still is having a sidewall. 40 profile won't offer much. 45 will improve the handling.
I now run 225/45/16 but may turn to 205/50/16 to go wider offset without rubbing.