Used Speed3 with 215/35/18 on stock rims - concerns?

[surfstar]

I finally bought my dream car, 07 Speed3 in Cosmic Blue, a couple months back and was outfitted with 215/35/18 on the stock rim. Other than the near 5mph difference in the speedometer @ 60mph, should I be concerned about any other potential issues with this tire height?

 

[vtakk]

just lower profile tire. depends on where and how you can drive - you can be often guest to fix you rims.

 

[surfstar]

just lower profile tire. depends on where and how you can drive - you can be often guest to fix you rims.

I have noticed that if i hit an uneven seam on a freeway between new and old pavement, I hit really hard... pretty much sounds like my rims are breaking

 

[Sport6]

Make sure the tires have a load rating of atleast 93, you can find it written on the tire. If not then you could experience a blow out or the tires could bubble if you hit a pothole.

 

[vtakk]

I have noticed that if i hit an uneven seam on a freeway between new and old pavement, I hit really hard... pretty much sounds like my rims are breaking

this is what you would expect when sidewall is that low.

 

[Nliiitend1]

Your mileage is going to go up 5% faster than it should...

 

[CnoTataymo]

Did you buy your MS3 at the Subaru dealership in San Jose off of Almaden Expressway?

 

[surfstar]

Did you buy your MS3 at the Subaru dealership in San Jose off of Almaden Expressway?

Wow...I totally forgot about this post and just saw yours... yes I did. Do you know this car intimately?