JapCarForum Cars, Cars, Cars! Wheels & Tyres Tyres

Tyres

Tyres

Pages (2): 1 2 Next
John G
Senior Member
418
28-03-2017, 09:40 AM
#1
For standard wheels, i know the standard tyre size is 215/45/17 but i was wondering if people have put lower profile tyres on and what it looks like, i know the ride will be harsher but bar the 215/45/17s have people used either 215/40/17 or even as low as 205/45/17 or 205/40/17 Confusedhock:

[Image: MySig.jpg]
John G
28-03-2017, 09:40 AM #1

For standard wheels, i know the standard tyre size is 215/45/17 but i was wondering if people have put lower profile tyres on and what it looks like, i know the ride will be harsher but bar the 215/45/17s have people used either 215/40/17 or even as low as 205/45/17 or 205/40/17 Confusedhock:


[Image: MySig.jpg]

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
28-03-2017, 09:55 AM
#2
You need to also bear in mind the overall tyre circumference, because this will affect the accuracy of your speedo. The differences that your speedo will read compared to standard will be as follows :

215/40 : -3.44%
205/45 : -1.44%
205/40 : -4.72%

The first and third are a bit too much of a difference really, in that your you will be going that many % slower in reality compared to what your speedo is saying. The one in the middle is not too much of a difference, just a narrower tyre which is therefore more stretched to fit.

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
28-03-2017, 09:55 AM #2

You need to also bear in mind the overall tyre circumference, because this will affect the accuracy of your speedo. The differences that your speedo will read compared to standard will be as follows :

215/40 : -3.44%
205/45 : -1.44%
205/40 : -4.72%

The first and third are a bit too much of a difference really, in that your you will be going that many % slower in reality compared to what your speedo is saying. The one in the middle is not too much of a difference, just a narrower tyre which is therefore more stretched to fit.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

John G
Senior Member
418
28-03-2017, 10:01 AM
#3
Just sumthin to think about as in time i will need to replace 2 tyres so i might get the four done and once lowered this might give the standard 5 spokes abit more of an edge to them over the standard 215/45/17 tyre

[Image: MySig.jpg]
John G
28-03-2017, 10:01 AM #3

Just sumthin to think about as in time i will need to replace 2 tyres so i might get the four done and once lowered this might give the standard 5 spokes abit more of an edge to them over the standard 215/45/17 tyre


[Image: MySig.jpg]

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
29-03-2017, 12:45 PM
#4
if you lower the profile ie 45 to 40 it will look a bit silly as the wheel to arch ratio will be bigger ie more of a gap between the tyre and the arch making the car look really high

the same goes for a 215 to 205 the tyre will be thinner their for making the wheel look smaller in the arch
so both of the above wouldn't be a good idea......

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
29-03-2017, 12:45 PM #4

if you lower the profile ie 45 to 40 it will look a bit silly as the wheel to arch ratio will be bigger ie more of a gap between the tyre and the arch making the car look really high

the same goes for a 215 to 205 the tyre will be thinner their for making the wheel look smaller in the arch
so both of the above wouldn't be a good idea......


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

John G
Senior Member
418
29-03-2017, 09:39 PM
#5
On wat combo the 215 45 17? Ill prob just stick with OEM spec tbh

[Image: MySig.jpg]
John G
29-03-2017, 09:39 PM #5

On wat combo the 215 45 17? Ill prob just stick with OEM spec tbh


[Image: MySig.jpg]

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
30-03-2017, 12:32 AM
#6
What kind of tyres have you got on at the mo? If you get one with a decent rim protector they pull away from the rim quite a bit making the profile look a bit smaller Smile

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
30-03-2017, 12:32 AM #6

What kind of tyres have you got on at the mo? If you get one with a decent rim protector they pull away from the rim quite a bit making the profile look a bit smaller Smile


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

John G
Senior Member
418
30-03-2017, 09:09 AM
#7
Also what i wanted to ask you all is what tyres are you running as i know and have read that certain tyres and certain thread patterns make herndous round noise, as my dad encountered when he bought his IS and as soon as he changed them the noise went

Im just running, budget 215/45/17's at the moment mate as the 2 backs are brand new and and i dont want to change them until iv had the geo set up done,

[Image: MySig.jpg]
John G
30-03-2017, 09:09 AM #7

Also what i wanted to ask you all is what tyres are you running as i know and have read that certain tyres and certain thread patterns make herndous round noise, as my dad encountered when he bought his IS and as soon as he changed them the noise went

Im just running, budget 215/45/17's at the moment mate as the 2 backs are brand new and and i dont want to change them until iv had the geo set up done,


[Image: MySig.jpg]

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
30-03-2017, 11:21 AM
#8
I have Toyo T1-R tyres, no complaints at all. I don't recall anyone complaining about bad road noise on the IS200, but we'll see what others say I guess ! :biggrin:

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
30-03-2017, 11:21 AM #8

I have Toyo T1-R tyres, no complaints at all. I don't recall anyone complaining about bad road noise on the IS200, but we'll see what others say I guess ! :biggrin:


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

John G
Senior Member
418
30-03-2017, 11:27 AM
#9
ill have to dig out the make of the tyres that were on the front of my dads, iv currently got one on the front of mine as i noticed one was low on saturday! and i notice the noise already

[Image: MySig.jpg]
John G
30-03-2017, 11:27 AM #9

ill have to dig out the make of the tyres that were on the front of my dads, iv currently got one on the front of mine as i noticed one was low on saturday! and i notice the noise already


[Image: MySig.jpg]

SHAHZ
Posting Freak
2,142
31-03-2017, 01:49 AM
#10
steviewevie I have Toyo T1-R tyres

Same here, good all round tyre, highly recommended:thumbup1:

Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
SHAHZ
31-03-2017, 01:49 AM #10

steviewevie I have Toyo T1-R tyres

Same here, good all round tyre, highly recommended:thumbup1:


Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R

Pages (2): 1 2 Next
Recently Browsing
 1 Guest(s)
Recently Browsing
 1 Guest(s)
Related Threads…
Replies 0
Views 507
20-03-2020, 06:40 PM
Last Post by mark3
Replies 14
Views 2,691
11-08-2019, 04:16 AM
Last Post by Lexuspat
Replies 8
Views 744
03-03-2019, 11:55 AM
Last Post by reganlives
Replies 8
Views 1,035
09-06-2018, 01:20 PM
Last Post by ormi
Replies 7
Views 767
17-05-2018, 03:21 AM
Last Post by karlp
Replies 9
Views 1,324
19-03-2018, 12:25 AM
Last Post by FirebirdPhil
Replies 8
Views 952
05-02-2018, 03:07 PM
Last Post by BOOSST
Replies 22
Views 1,708
04-06-2017, 08:03 AM
Last Post by Andy-R.
Replies 12
Views 963
26-01-2017, 11:40 AM
Last Post by rob
Replies 9
Views 730
17-01-2017, 03:13 AM
Last Post by jay_russell