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02-04-2013, 10:31 AM
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Tire Size help!
So im looking for a good tire size for a 18x8 45 Wheel
Im going to get the Rota Tarmac 3 and im a rubber noob  Im looking to drop it aqbout a inch or two soon if that help.. i dont want a bulky tire |
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02-04-2013, 10:54 AM
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You want it just right, stretched, or pinched?
These two would be slightly stretched/just right: 215/40R18 225/40R18 This would be pinched: 255/35R18 |
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02-04-2013, 11:36 AM
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Whatevers the best way. id say just right just cause idk what the others do.
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Here is a reference for you, most of the posts show a 225/40/18 on 18x8 TSW Nurburgring wheels. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12949 Hope that helps! -Yo |
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02-04-2013, 12:04 PM
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Some samples: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10268 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25424 Here's one of a 215/40R18, a tad stretched IMHO: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15936 You could go with some 235s and even 245s, but you start deviating too much from the stock size and you throw off your speedo and gearing. |
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