Ordered General G-MAX AS-03 XL 205/45ZR-17

stock size is 205/40-17

your 45 series sidewalls are 0.4" taller and your speedo will be 3.3% off.

I know. But i need more meat on tires since i live in nyc....streets are f'd up

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stuntdoogie said:

I know. But i need more meat on tires since i live in nyc....streets are f'd up

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They sure are. I bent 2 rims with 215/35R18's on my SES in NYC. That was on I95 just before the GW bridge. That's when I dropped back to the 45's on 17" rims.

I was playing slalom all day today from Manhattan to queens to the Bronx then it got better in Yonkers where I hit some of the backwoods in scarsdale and my ST felt at home.

I went and had a bit of fun today on the back roads in CT. The more I drive it, the more I like it!

Same here! But not very enjoyable on my way to work and back everyday. Cant wait till they fix these roads after construction if ever.

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I went and had a bit of fun today on the back roads in CT. The more I drive it, the more I like it!

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The CT back roads are the place this car really shines!

Hey Stunt, I got the exact same tires, size and all. I like the taller sidewalls, smoother ride! I let the PSI down to 34/33 and it seems optimal. I drive in NYC every day, and yeah, car's FIRM

Edit! Mine are 205 45-16, not 17. You will probably be rubbing at that size.

audiphile said:

Hey Stunt, I got the exact same tires, size and all. I like the taller sidewalls, smoother ride! I let the PSI down to 34/33 and it seems optimal. I drive in NYC every day, and yeah, car's FIRM

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Thanks bro for the reassurance...My black lugs/locks arrive tomorrow and will install the tires on wed. One thing I noticed these tires are very soft especially the sidewalls, kinda skeptical on the durability driving in our nyc terrain. Bought the road hazard program today to be on the safe side.

Road hazard in NYC is a no-brainer, good idea! And believe it or not, but from my experience, the softer sidewalls are much more durable.. remember, what cannot flex must break.. Put 36PSI in those puppies and you won't have any issues!

audiphile said:

Road hazard in NYC is a no-brainer, good idea! And believe it or not, but from my experience, the softer sidewalls are much more durable.. remember, what cannot flex must break.. Put 36PSI in those puppies and you won't have any issues!

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Cant wait to try them...did you notice a slight reduction in acceleration? or anything different with these tires since 1010tire calculator didn't recommend these...

I'm using lighter Contour SVT wheels and the difference is very noticeable. Acceleration, if anything, might be a bit better off the line, since there is less rotational mass, but nothing drastic.. Best thing I like is the VAST improvement in ride quality.

Thats great to hear thanks!

I installed these tires today and wow what a world of difference they made in comfort...might have to stick with 45 series till i get dampening coilovers,

any rubbing?

Nope!

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And was driving around with my old tires in the trunk...no rubbing.

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215/45-17 is a real common size. I am hoping those will fit and not rub.


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Those are over an inch larger in diameter than the stock tires.