Think I ordered the wrong size tire

[bobgio90]

If were to get any 215 it would be in a 45 sidewall. 215/40 doesn't seem right to me.

I'd say pick between 215/45 and 225/40. The 215 should be a little less rough but the 225 should feel more planted. If these are just warm weather tires go with Michelin or conti dws. I am riding these all year round with the new wheels so I went dws06 as they have a good rating in light snow.

I meant 215/45

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[mechatune]

I'm gonna echo the same sentiments on this thread. For a 7.5" or 8" wide wheel, my choice would be 215/45. I'd put 225/40 in a pinch to save money or if I'm lowering the car drastically.

 

[psychmylife]

WARNING. 1010tires.com has the wrong stock tire size for the 2016 Civic EX-T (theirs says 215/45r17). Screwed me using their calculator; I ordered 215/40r18s because they had the least difference... BUT, the stock tire is actually 215/50r17. So now I have tires on the way that I don't want.

 

[Syl92]

You're fine - 215/45's on an 8" rim is not stretched, or only very mildly.

These are 215/45's on 8.5" on my old, and even those are still a mild stretch.

How about 215/40 ?

 

[Ducota]

215/45
you're golden.that's the recommended size
for a 18X8 wheel.
won't affect your speedo. 25.6 diameter

 

[gtman]

Yep. Here's that exact setup on my car...

 

[Syl92]

215/45
you're golden.that's the recommended size
for a 18X8 wheel.
won't affect your speedo. 25.6 diameter

Ya close to stock just as 235/40, speedo not affected much.. I’m on 235/40 (8jj ET45), hoping to try 215/45 expecting better acceleration + comfort ? I’m sure 215/40 will be a rough ride and lowered + speedo affected

Yep. Here's that exact setup on my car...

Nice wheels and setup, 8jj and 215/45 there & How about offset ? And have u tried other tire size like 225/235, 40/45 …?