Does this sound right?

[Kendallkab]

I just need someone more seasoned to tell me I should be good or if I'm off.

I'm ordering work cr kai wheels next weekend. There 18x8.5 +38
I've done my research and it seems 245/35/18 tires would be good. Im looking for a nice clean flush look like the 17 86 ft86 speedfactory has. I literally just want someone with experience to tell me that sounds right so I'm more comfortable spending around 2400$.

I'm on Tein coilovers lowered 1 1/2 in right now. If you have any suggestions on tires that would be nice to. Thanks

[jasonojordan]

with 35 height tires its gunna be a rough ride. Tires that thin will not soak up much for potholes and cracks in the road.

[Kendallkab]

Originally Posted by jasonojordan

with 35 height tires its gunna be a rough ride. Tires that thin will not soak up much for potholes and cracks in the road.

So 245/40/18? I was looking at that first but I don't want to have to raise my car at all. I'm worried about if the wheels will fit properly

[jasonojordan]

Originally Posted by Kendallkab

So 245/40/18? I was looking at that first but I don't want to have to raise my car at all. I'm worried about if the wheels will fit properly

It all depends on how much ride comfort your willing to sacrifice. I do not know if you would have to raise the car to fit 40's or not. I just simply commented to make sure you were aware if you go with as thin of a tire as a 35 its gunna be a rough ride.

[Brayden_23]

I don't believe you would have to raise your car. Play around on this site for comfort https://frsproject.com/

Edit: with a 245/40 tire, you will probably need to add a tad bit of camber (which you should probably have anyway) to make sure no rubbing happens over bumps.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Kendallkab

So 245/40/18? I was looking at that first but I don't want to have to raise my car at all. I'm worried about if the wheels will fit properly

I roll 245/35 MPSS. The ride in not harsher. Suspension is more important to ride quality than your tires.

The side wall "series" is a % of the width. From a 215/45 to 245/35 the side wall is only 11mm smaller, hardly a difference that is going to result in a harsher ride.

245/40 is too tall IMO, it is 1.1 inches taller. Check out the specs with this tire calculator.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...nfoTireMath.do

[Killerbee]

Originally Posted by Kendallkab

I just need someone more seasoned to tell me I should be good or if I'm off.

I'm ordering work cr kai wheels next weekend. There 18x8.5 +38
I've done my research and it seems 245/35/18 tires would be good. Im looking for a nice clean flush look like the 17 86 ft86 speedfactory has. I literally just want someone with experience to tell me that sounds right so I'm more comfortable spending around 2400$.

I'm on Tein coilovers lowered 1 1/2 in right now. If you have any suggestions on tires that would be nice to. Thanks

I run a similar setup, 18x8.75 +35 with 245/35/18, lowered about 1", fits perfectly and is about flush (in my case it pokes some mm, but since youre on coilovers you can always correct this with camber if needed) If you need pictures, in my signature is a link to my car journal with alot of them.

Tirewise, 245/35/18 is the "correct" choice. Its near factory diameter and will not "raise" your car or offset your speedo due to a wrong diameter. A 245/40/18 is bigger than factory diameter, therefore "raising" your car and messing up your speedo.
I can NOT confirm the statement about a "rough ride". I'm driving this setup for more than 4 years now on a daily basis, and its more confortable than any lowered car I ever had.

Hope this helps

[Cockatoo]

245/35 is the only sane choice for the wheel size you want. Period.

Whomever tells you to put 40 series tires on this setup doesn't understand fitment.

[Kendallkab]

Originally Posted by Cockatoo

245/35 is the only sane choice for the wheel size you want. Period.

Whomever tells you to put 40 series tires on this setup doesn't understand fitment.

I'm sticking with 35.. I'm just looking for a good deal on tires now. Thanks for all your guys help