Meaty Tire Thread

[slicktop]

Originally Posted by Ruckus

Those rears though!!! I need 275's in my life. You think 275s on a 17X9 ET35 rears will work?

With camber, anything is possible. However, I would stick with 265 unless you do a large roll/pull.

[brady86]

@Jive Turkey did you notice the car get much slower with the 18x9.5 with 265 all around I am n/a still so I am worried about making it unbearably slow with this heavier set up and taller gears.

[Jive Turkey]

down low, yes you do feel the weight, but its never unbearable where you really feel sluggish. once you're in 3rd+ don't even notice IMO. also depends on the type of wheel/tire you will run. stock weighs 42~lbs. mine is roughly 3lbs heavier per corner if i remember the weight correctly.

[brady86]

I have been looking for a pair of gramlights 57 extreme sp 18x9.5+40 with 265-35-18 tires. so almost same as your set up lol @Jive Turkey

[Jive Turkey]

Originally Posted by brady86

I have been looking for a pair of gramlights 57 extreme sp 18x9.5+40 with 265-35-18 tires. so almost same as your set up lol @Jive Turkey

had that exact setup as my first. just get a good tire that runs wide and you can even go to a 255/35 if you want

[Jolt182]

Hi guys. Im running VOLK TE37 SL's 18x9.5 +40. Tires are 255/35/18

[Jolt182]

So far no rubbing!

[shaunieboy77]

Originally Posted by Hotchkis

Here's ours:
- HRE C106 18 x 9 +35 (All 4)
- Dunlop Z2 255/35R18 (All 4)
- No Rubbing, No modification

Additional Info:
- Due to smaller aspect ratio, the 255/35R18 overall diameter is the same as 255/40R17 on the Direzza ZII, so gearing is the same. Good to know for guys that are on the fence about 17" vs 18" with using these tire sizes. 18" tires are more expensive, but sexier
- We are running Koni single adjustable shocks, so this fitment is good for stock style strut perches. Our camber plates include OE crash bolts which are set to full negative camber. So they are set to the least amount of tire to perch clearance.
- Front camber is -2.8°

i have 18x9.5 +34 rims..im getting coilovers to eliminate wheel gap..but im looking for a tire that i wont have problems with rubbing or need to make any modifications once the couls are on.. help please

[Jive Turkey]

Originally Posted by shaunieboy77

i have 18x9.5 +34 rims..im getting coilovers to eliminate wheel gap..but im looking for a tire that i wont have problems with rubbing or need to make any modifications once the couls are on.. help please

well are you willing to roll fenders?

how much camber would you like to run.

you would want a 255/35 atleast but with a +34 its kind of aggressive and you would need at least -2 in the rear and like -2.5 in the front for clearance purposes.

rubbing also depends on your suspension and how soft/stiff it is.

i'm on a 18x9.5 +40 with a 265 MPSS and i only rub on really harsh dips. regardless you will rub the rear bumper "tab"

so you can go with a 255/35 for the meaty look but you'll need more camber.

or go with a 245/40 tire that runs wide and have a slight stretch.

[mrharry]

anyone know what else i can do to prevent rubbing?Cause right now my fender is slowly chewing up the tires on dips/tight turns but driving on a nice even road is fine.

i have already rolled the front and shaved the rear & raised the car

Front: 18x10+35 with AD08r 265/35
Rear : 18x10+40 with AD08r 265/35
Front Camber -2.5
Rear Camber -2
Ride Height : 345mm From Center Bore to Fender

[keb86]

Originally Posted by coeurdencre

Here's mine with Enkei Kojin in 18x9.5 +45 square
245/35/18 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

Can we have more pictures?

[AznKirby]

Can I join?

Left is oem, right is 295/35 Potenza RE760

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[BRZ RN]

Originally Posted by BoxRZ_86

went with 245 width for now as i am still stock suspension. 17x9 +42.

first of all really nice looking, can we have more pics please?
now 2 questions:
1. does the front rub at all?
2. is your tire dimension 245/45/17?

[BoxRZ_86]

Originally Posted by BRZ RN

first of all really nice looking, can we have more pics please?
now 2 questions:
1. does the front rub at all?
2. is your tire dimension 245/45/17?

In the front the tires ever so slightly touch the spring perch when driving the car hard into turns and hit bumps mid turn and haven't seen any rubbing beyond a slight graze. I have taken the wheels off a few times just to check on them and the tires show no signs of any damage.

Yes they are 245/45/17, Sumitomo hr-z iii. So they could fit differently than other brands.