tire question

[supracelica32]

i'm soon going to have to purchase new tires as mine are close to the wear indicators. i wanted to buy new wheel as well but its not looking like i can do both right now.

so my question is, whats the best size tire to put on stock wheels that would be able to go on a 18x8 wheel? my friend recommended i should go with 235/40 tire but thought i'd come here to get sme advice.

 

[supracelica32]

forgot to mention that i'm sitting on H&R springs.

 

[Drover]

I got wheels from a RX8 with 18x8 and i put 225/40/18, it fits good but if i had my time back i would of went with 235 or 245 to make it look proper

 

[supracelica32]

I got wheels from a RX8 with 18x8 and i put 225/40/18, it fits good but if i had my time back i would of went with 235 or 245 to make it look proper

are you lowered as well? any rubbing issues or need the fenders rolled?

 

[batou079]

225/40 will work perfect with a lower.
235/40 may rub a bit. 245 will rub for sure

 

[KTsuchiya]

225/40 will work perfect with a lower.
235/40 may rub a bit. 245 will rub for sure

Would 235/40 rub if you had stock wheels with no springs? I was thinking of getting some Fuzion ZRi's.

 

[batou079]

Uh good luck fitting 235/40 on the stock wheels. Too big, you'll get some hefty bulge, and who knows if any shop will risk it.

if you are on stock stick with either the 215/45 or 225/40.

 

[Metal MP5]

hey guys, i'm also looking at getting new tires.
I see you mention 225/40 is ok for stock wheels, but the specs of the tires i'm looking at buying say that 225/40/18 fits on 7.5 to 9" wheel. The 225/45/18 fit on 7-8.5

I'm thinking of ordering a set of 225/40r18 anyway. i assume that if 225/45 fits on a 7" wheel, 225/40 should be ok but i thought i'd take a chance and ask in here

lemme know what you think. thanks!

 

[Drover]

I had 225/40/18 on my stock wheels.

 

[batou079]

yes 225/40 fit on stock ms6 wheels, i have had them for my last two sets, and my current evo12s.

225/45 can also fit for a bit more sidewall, provided you are at stock height.

 

[Metal MP5]

that's what i thought, just wanted to make sure thanks guys.

I don't get why they say a 225/40 requires 7.5 when 225/45 only needs 7

This is what i'm probably going to get: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Exclaim+UHP

The 225/40 is the cheapest by 15 to 20$ (other than the 215/35)

thanks again for the help