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what tire size?
i got some new rims they are 18-8s with a 48 offset. what tire size should i get? 225/40/18 or 335/40/18. or any othe suggestions
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Re: what tire size?
Assuming you meant 235 and not 335.
Mathematically: stock is 24.86" tall the 225's are 25.09" tall the 235's are 25.40" tall If you don't mind going slower and risk rubbing depending on your offset go 235's. I would personally recommend the 225's unless you can find a 35 series. (235/35-18 = 24.48" or 245/35-18 = 24.75")
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Re: what tire size?
yea 235 my bad
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Re: what tire size?
225/40/18 would be my choice. I was going to say 235/35/18 is also close but they are very rare and over $200.00 per tire.
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Re: what tire size?
Either is a good choice, 225 is what Subaru put on the 17x8 STi wheels. I have 245/40/17's on my BBS rims (17x8), and really like the size. The tire does "bulge" out from the wheel a tiny amount (only noticeable if you know it's there, otherwise they look very square), but this helps protect the rims. I nudged a couple curbs at toll stations and the extra tire width was enough to keep the rims clear.
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I have 225 40 18's and they fit perfectly! I have noticed, though, that not all tires are created equally when it comes to fit. I have Continental Conti Sport Contact 2, and they are perfectly square. I noticed that Mike621 got Toyo Proxes 4 in the same size, and they're clearly stretched. We both have 18x8" wheels.
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Re: what tire size?
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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Oh. That's very interesting! I never knew that.
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awesome thanks. now i'll start looking for tires. i think some neo gen zr just got them for my volvo and really like them.
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Re: what tire size?
I've had NeoGen 225/45/17 on my '06 Vibe for 2 years and they are excellent. You can even rotate them to all four corners for longer wear.
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