Running 245/40/18 on 18 x 8.75 +33?

[raven1231]

Is anyone running this setup ? and if so do you have any pics? I'm getting me wheels mounted on Wednesday and want to make sure my tires fit. I plan to go FI next and want a wider wheel, but want to make sure it will fit and doesn't look ridiculous. Thanks!

[swarb]

look in the xxr wheel thread. 245-40 is on the tall side. 245-35 is a better choice.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by swarb

look in the xxr wheel thread. 245-40 is on the tall side. 245-35 is a better choice.

Thanks sir! Will go look now

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by swarb

look in the xxr wheel thread. 245-40 is on the tall side. 245-35 is a better choice.

everyone seems to be running 225/40 or 235/40 in that thread.


found what I was looking for! Thanks!

[swarb]

yes because 245-40 is too tall. 245-40 is for 17's, your setup will be a full 1inch taller. Throwing your speedo off, and possibly rubbing slightly(1inch less clearance). Some people like that size for the bubbly/meaty tire look, some like it to make the tire/fender gap smaller. Look through the whole thread, or "search this thread". Also try using a tire size calculator to get an idea how off it will be.

[ohnoitsthefuzz]

I'm running that exact size wheel and tire except an offset of +35. The 245/40 is a little tall appearance wise. Should have stuck to my original size which was the 235/40 My speedometer reads about 4 mph slow as well. The combo even in the slightly less aggressive offset rubs, but I'm dropped around an inch and a half. When I have a chance I'll post a pic.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by swarb

yes because 245-40 is too tall. 245-40 is for 17's, your setup will be a full 1inch taller. Throwing your speedo off, and possibly rubbing slightly(1inch less clearance). Some people like that size for the bubbly/meaty tire look, some like it to make the tire/fender gap smaller. Look through the whole thread, or "search this thread". Also try using a tire size calculator to get an idea how off it will be.

Thanks, sorry I don't know shit about tires and wheel sizing. I thought that a 235/40 and 245/40 would be the same height and just that the 245 would be wider lol

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by ohnoitsthefuzz

I'm running that exact size wheel and tire except an offset of +35. The 245/40 is a little tall appearance wise. Should have stuck to my original size which was the 235/40 My speedometer reads about 4 mph slow as well. The combo even in the slightly less aggressive offset rubs, but I'm dropped around an inch and a half. When I have a chance I'll post a pic.

I'd appreciate it man! Looks like most tire places that do mounting and installs don't carry 245/35 and if they do the selection is terrible. I guess I could order them from tire rack and just have them mounted. Was hoping to just get it all done at once though.

[ohnoitsthefuzz]

Yeah, I got the Conti Extreme Contact DW's and they were $15 cheaper per corner in the the 245/40 than the 235/40. Thats what made my decision for me. The height difference isn't really much at all, but I notice it and it irks me a little bit.

[ohnoitsthefuzz]

Originally Posted by raven1231

I'd appreciate it man! Looks like most tire places that do mounting and installs don't carry 245/35 and if they do the selection is terrible. I guess I could order them from tire rack and just have them mounted. Was hoping to just get it all done at once though.

That's the best shot I have right now.

[raven1231]

Would 255/35/18s fit without rubbing ? Couldn't find anyone running them either

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by ohnoitsthefuzz

That's the best shot I have right now.

Thanks man! Looks good but I see what you're saying.

[raven1231]

according to this they'll fit but looks like the front will poke. I can't find any actual pics though.

[rickybutl]

245-35, I think this is fitting with rubbing. Sometimes you will rub depending on the tire brand, but overall it will give you a better look in the front (in my opinion)