Bigger tires vs. lowering?

mjperk · 11-18-2012, 11:59 AM

I'm currently have a fairly stock Elantra and want to get bigger rims. I've been thinking about 17's or 18's but have seem some debate about lowering.

I know that I don't want my tires too thin, but from the pics I've seen 65's look like monster truck tires.

What are your thoughts on the perfect combo? Could you guys please post some pics and say what you have as far as wheels, tires, drop, etc.?

Thanks!

crownr0yal · 11-18-2012, 05:08 PM

The bigger you go, the more expensive they get and the sooner they wear out. My 17s are 45 series and I think they are perfect. I have seen Elantras with 18s. I think that's the biggest that looks good!

crownr0yal · 11-18-2012, 05:16 PM

Oh, and

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**Em-squared** · 11-19-2012, 02:34 AM

mjperk,

mjperk · 11-20-2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crownr0yal

The bigger you go, the more expensive they get and the sooner they wear out. My 17s are 45 series and I think they are perfect. I have seen Elantras with 18s. I think that's the biggest that looks good!

Thanks for the input and the welcome.

45's are what I've been leaning towards. Do you have your car lowered as well? Any pics you could post?

OkieRich · 11-20-2012, 11:50 AM

Look in the garage link for lots of mods and pics!

crownr0yal · 11-20-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjperk

Thanks for the input and the welcome.

45's are what I've been leaning towards. Do you have your car lowered as well? Any pics you could post?

My rims and tires are stock. Elantra Coupe SE comes standard with P215/45R17 tires. No, I don't have it lowered. Not interested in any possible ride penalties!

mbenz · 11-22-2012, 12:41 PM

My cars lowered i have 215/45r17's on pics are going to be up tomorrow im thinking about going oem sonata 18's with a 55 wheel wall to cover the wheel gap and give me more wall

Bianco · 11-22-2012, 01:51 PM

Biggest tires to keep the speedo correct is 225/40/18.

Here's some pics of my new summer wheels.
Just in time for winter....

11-18-2012, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
mjperk Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Des Moines, Iowa 2011 Sonata GLS MT Posts: 37	Bigger tires vs. lowering? I'm currently have a fairly stock Elantra and want to get bigger rims. I've been thinking about 17's or 18's but have seem some debate about lowering. I know that I don't want my tires too thin, but from the pics I've seen 65's look like monster truck tires. What are your thoughts on the perfect combo? Could you guys please post some pics and say what you have as far as wheels, tires, drop, etc.? Thanks!

11-22-2012, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bianco Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Woodbridge, Ontario 2013 Elantra GLS 6MT Posts: 609	Biggest tires to keep the speedo correct is 225/40/18. Here's some pics of my new summer wheels. Just in time for winter.... __________________ 2013 Elantra GLS 6MT in Shimmering White. "aka Bianco" Mods: 20% Llumar Tint, Custom Intake System, Colour Matched Splash Guards, Painted Calipers, Rear Diffuser, Custom Axle-Back Magnaflow Exhaust, 18" Mazda RX-8 Rims finished in Hyper Silver and a Baby Seat.... Coming soon: Component Speakers and a 10" Sub.

11-22-2012, 12:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
mbenz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Morristown nj Elantra Gls Posts: 137	My cars lowered i have 215/45r17's on pics are going to be up tomorrow im thinking about going oem sonata 18's with a 55 wheel wall to cover the wheel gap and give me more wall

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