What size tire to keep same as stock height if I go to 17" wheels?

[EdwarDallas]

I am thinking about dropping down to 17" wheels to save on weight (40+ lbs of unsprung rotational mass!), and to have a higher profile tire = a little softer ride. But I'm not sure what size tire on 17" wheels equals the stock ride outter tire diameter?? This is so my speedometer is still accurate.

Edward

 

[Asgaard]

45 to keep it the same

 

[webby]

I am thinking about dropping down to 17" wheels to save on weight (40+ lbs of unsprung rotational mass!), and to have a higher profile tire = a little softer ride. But I'm not sure what size tire on 17" wheels equals the stock ride outter tire diameter?? This is so my speedometer is still accurate.

Edward

https://tiresize.com/comparison/

225/45-17 would be good. You can go with other sizes if you want a wider tire or whatever by adjusting. Just look at the speed comparison to figure out what you're comfortable with.

 

[EdwarDallas]

Yeah, I'm thinking about Motegi Traklites 17x8". I have a black 2015 Sedan. I'll post pics soon.

 

[Pauly99to17]

http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/tires-and-wheel-sizes-all-possibilities.7432/

 

[tacthecat]

I am thinking about dropping down to 17" wheels to save on weight (40+ lbs of unsprung rotational mass!), and to have a higher profile tire = a little softer ride. But I'm not sure what size tire on 17" wheels equals the stock ride outter tire diameter?? This is so my speedometer is still accurate.

Edward

Tire Rack specs gives revs/mile for a lot of their comparisons - just look at brand you have now and compare it to same brand with rim diameter you want - anything within 1 or 2 % (about what different brands vary in the same tire size) should be fine.

 

[EdwarDallas]

Thanks, tacthecat!

 

[EdwarDallas]

Thanks, Pauly99to17!

 

[dpetro1]

225/45/17 is the way to go. Just barely smaller than oem. 25.09" vs 24.97" tall.