I have a 05 Accord with currently 16 inch standard alloys on and 205/55/16 tyres

I have some 03 17" TypeR alloys that look good on the car but the tyre size is 205/45/17. This is leaving me with a big gap between the wheel and arch.

I could either lower the car by about 35mm or since 2 need replacing and 1 is bad anyway put 205/50/17's on. Do you think the higher profile tyre would be a better idea than lowering.

I am not such a fan of lowering since I do not live on the best roads and I have seen results from lowerd cars and they tend to hit of the arches going over bumpy terain, and is worse with passengers.

Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks

 

^ picture of the alloys.

 

Well sir as I see it..your tires are to start with wrong according to my sources..they were supposed to be 205/65/16...
If you go to 17" tires and wheels the tyres would be 215/50/17 .
To the best of my knowledge..I would be corresct...

WheelBrokerAng

 

Angelo, the Euro Accord isn't the same as OUR Accord. What's the stock size for a 2005 Acura TSX?