I am looking for tires of lower profile; like 245-45-17 or 275-40-17.Kumho Ecsta PA31 or Ecsta 4X II
I am not an expert with tires and this is why I asked the questions here.Tell me you can find 275-width tires that'll fit on stock rims.
Or -- what's the specs on the rims you want to buy?
The Continental Dws 06 is a very good tire and 245/45/17 would just fit on a 7 inch wide wheel that the stock Touring has. I have these tires in 18 inch and love them. If you go to Tirerack.com, you can find out what fits on 17x7 inch wheels. 245 is the widest you can go.
See marauderguy's post.I am not an expert with tires and this is why I asked the questions here.
OK. if 275-40-17 does not fix, how about 245-45-17?
For now, I do not plan on changing the wheels.
I have 235/40/18 on my Touring and I don't think it rides rough at all. However my old Accord Sport road much harsher with 18 inch tires. I was told so many times by my 9 year old son in the backseat. The weight of the wheel and rating of tire also plays a big part in it.I prefer to stay with 17-inch because I do not want a harsh ride.
I rented a Hyundai Velostar last week and I did not like the car at all. Rear visibility was terrible and the ride was harsh probably because of the tires (225-40-28 Kumho Solus).