sschmelcke Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I was thinking of going with 235/45/18. This seems to be close enough to stock speedo accuracy. I am looking to somewhat retain ride quality. What are people running for tire sizes on 5th gens with this wheel size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_z_33 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 what suspension are you running? what offset are the wheels? any plans to race the car or anything like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 RCE springs, 48 offset. no racing especially against a 35r on meth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_z_33 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 225/40/18 or 235/40/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Any particular reason to go 40 over 45? It seems 45 stays closest to stock wheel diameter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadal4Hand Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 245/45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 I'm def sticking with 235 for rubbing purposes. I'm looking to minimize wheel gap. Dont you think 40 series would defeat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Ive decided 235/40/18 bridgestone potenza 970as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I've got 255/40's on 18x8.5's and think they're perfect, that or 245/40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TcDavis Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I've got 255/40's on 18x8.5's and think they're perfect, that or 245/40. Can I see a couple of pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftcoast74 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I'd go 245/40 with a 8.5" rim. If like some ride comfort I'm guessing ur not slammed. U should have no rubbing issues. 235's r fine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 I have rce springs. I Ordered a set of 235/40/18 potenza 970as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddoc Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Guys - Realize he has a 2010. I think you could fit a larger tire on a 2010 than a 235/40. Look into 245 or 255 even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Tire size calculator always helps http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 im also on a budget although not a super small one. these damn tires get pricey the bigger they get. 235s were a good compromise of price/performance/looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodog Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Should have gone 235/45-18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 on a 8.5 wide wheel you can swing a 255/40/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Should have gone 235/45-18. If I went with that size my tire choices get very slim. i wanted a good tire not a potenza g019 grid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodog Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Or, the stock size 225/45-18 would have been fine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 I think 225 on an 8.5 wheel size is a bit small. i would have liked to have gone 245 but wasnt sure if I would rub or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodog Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I think 225 on an 8.5 wheel size is a bit small. i would have liked to have gone 245 but wasnt sure if I would rub or not I'm running stock 215/45-18 spec.b tires on 18x8's, works fine. Overall I just don't recommend decreasing tire diameter, having done it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 I def agree. I wanted to keep the diameter closest to stock but was dead set on potenza 970as which did not come in the size I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whiteknight24 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 what about going with 225/40 on 18s? hows the ride quality compared to stock? and i won't rub correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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