Some 245s.

[driz]

Hey guys,
I acquired a set of Michelin 245/40/17s this weekend and decided to show them off. I think they fill up the wheel arches nicely! They look very meaty, too.
Enjoy the pics!






And as to the question of why...well, why not? I like em. :giggle:

[Danny]

Cool.

Wheel size and offset?

[quikveedb2]

can we get some further-away stance shots?

[driz]

Cool.

Wheel size and offset?

They're 17x7 +40 offset with 15mm spacers, so net +25 offset. I was surprised that these tires fit on them, but they do.

can we get some further-away stance shots?

Sorry, these are the only pictures I took while I was at home, but I'll remember to take some full car shots next time!

[Nic01101011]

I'm surprised they fit so well. I want to run 225s and was worried they would rub against either the fender or strut, but guess not. I bet the car looks sick from behind!

[driz]

I'm surprised they fit so well. I want to run 225s and was worried they would rub against either the fender or strut, but guess not. I bet the car looks sick from behind!

Thanks, I'm sure 225s will fit just fine. The key IMO is offset; these things probably wouldn't fit if the offset was any higher or lower. And yes, the car does look sick from behind! :p

[Danny]

What are you running suspension wise?

[driz]

What are you running suspension wise?

The car has Vogtland springs and KYB shocks. Everything else is basically stock. I'm very happy with the drop, and the ride is perfect for DD.

[rThor432]

I'm surprised they fit so well. I want to run 225s and was worried they would rub against either the fender or strut, but guess not. I bet the car looks sick from behind!

I'm running 225/50/15's on 15x8 et22 Kosei's. They fit perfectly with no modification to the fenders (ie. no rolling).

My car is also lowered on Vogtland springs with Koni's. It is perfect for me. Any lower and I would hate it.

[etta325]

I'm surprised they fit so well. I want to run 225s and was worried they would rub against either the fender or strut, but guess not. I bet the car looks sick from behind!

i just put some 205's on my car and they look pretty damn beefy but i think i want to get at least 225's or 245's!

[iwillhunt]

How does it drive? I had 225/45R16s on mine at first but felt like it was a bit too much. I loved the great traction, but i actually prefer the way it drives with the 195/65R14 daily tires i have on it now. The lack of sidewall stiffness sucks, but the steering feels so much better. The next tires i get will be 205/50R16s in a really sticky compound so i have the best of both worlds.

Do you know what i mean about all that effort required to turn the front wheels, though?

[-Jelko-]

Not a huge fan of the wheels, but glad you aren't a part of the tire stretching fad.

What's the treadwear on those things? Looks pretty decent for a Pilot Sport.

Tire stretching isnt fad,and this is one of rare e30s that can pull of meaty tires:D

[bimmer_E30]

i like it.

[driz]

How does it drive? I had 225/45R16s on mine at first but felt like it was a bit too much. I loved the great traction, but i actually prefer the way it drives with the 195/65R14 daily tires i have on it now. The lack of sidewall stiffness sucks, but the steering feels so much better. The next tires i get will be 205/50R16s in a really sticky compound so i have the best of both worlds.

Do you know what i mean about all that effort required to turn the front wheels, though?

Yeah, there is definitely some extra work required to turn the wheels, but I'm sure I'll get used to it. And yes, there is a very noticeable increase in grip from these beefy tires!

Not a huge fan of the wheels, but glad you aren't a part of the tire stretching fad.

What's the treadwear on those things? Looks pretty decent for a Pilot Sport.

The tires have a treadwear rating of 220

Tire stretching isnt fad,and this is one of rare e30s that can pull of meaty tires:grin:

i like it.

Thanks guys! :)

[e30polak]

Wow I didn't think a 7 inch wheel could pull those off so well...hmmm I might have to try that on my wheels. :nice: