Tire size
08-08-2005, 12:58 PM
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Tire size
I recently puchased a set of wheels for my 97 240SX, 18x8.5 in the front, 18x9.5 in the rear. The offset is +35(yes, they fit).
I have plenty of clearance in the rear, but in the front I can just fit my pinky finger in between the rim and the shocks.
I need to find out what you guys recommend for tire sizes, something that fits flush with the sides of the wheels or is stretched a little.
The local tire store suggested 235/40/18 in the front, and 265/35/18 in the rear.
Thoughts, comments, and suggestions are welcome.
I have plenty of clearance in the rear, but in the front I can just fit my pinky finger in between the rim and the shocks.
I need to find out what you guys recommend for tire sizes, something that fits flush with the sides of the wheels or is stretched a little.
The local tire store suggested 235/40/18 in the front, and 265/35/18 in the rear.
Thoughts, comments, and suggestions are welcome.
08-08-2005, 02:25 PM
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Can you explain a little better?
The way I interpreted you post is this:
You should get 225/40/18 in the front, and 255/40/18 in the back.
If this is correct, can you explain what was incorrect about what the tire shop told me, and why the setup you suggested is a better choice?
The way I interpreted you post is this:
You should get 225/40/18 in the front, and 255/40/18 in the back.
If this is correct, can you explain what was incorrect about what the tire shop told me, and why the setup you suggested is a better choice?
08-08-2005, 08:53 PM
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Won't that give me a different sidewall height on the front and back, and therefore look odd?
I appreciate the reasons for your suggestion, all the things I was looking for.
I appreciate the reasons for your suggestion, all the things I was looking for.
08-09-2005, 08:30 AM
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Originally posted by Fast1One
What? Why?
What? Why?
Because when you have one tire that's wider than the other, but are both 40 series, The sidewall will be shorter on one than the other. Correct?
08-09-2005, 11:45 AM
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Originally posted by Bluejayde
Because when you have one tire that's wider than the other, but are both 40 series, The sidewall will be shorter on one than the other. Correct?
Because when you have one tire that's wider than the other, but are both 40 series, The sidewall will be shorter on one than the other. Correct?
08-09-2005, 10:15 PM
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Originally posted by Fast1One
IDK...Never heard of that
IDK...Never heard of that
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