Looking for some help on fitment

[AnthonyArcaro]

Currently I am running Eibach (82105140) Performance Spring Pro-Kit, which lowered the car roughly 1-1.5" all around with the stock strut. Recently I purchased 18x8 +35 wheels and 245x45x18 tires. However now that I have the tires next to my car they look MASSIVE. I was doing some research and some people say to go with a 245x35x18 or a 235x35x18. What would any of you recommend for good clearance because I do not want to have to worry about rubbing or rolling my fenders? Anyone have experience with running this setup with the same or similar suspension geometry?

Thank you,
Anthony

[tyler_win_photo]

245/35 18 would probably be closer to stock circumference. I mean if you're not currently rubbing on 245/45 18, you're not going to rub on 245/35 18.

[AnthonyArcaro]

Originally Posted by tyler_win_photo

245/35 18 would probably be closer to stock circumference. I mean if you're not currently rubbing on 245/45 18, you're not going to rub on 245/35 18.

Well I haven't gotten the tires mounted on the wheels yet thats my main concern is wasting the time and money to mount tires only for them not to fit.

[tyler_win_photo]

Originally Posted by AnthonyArcaro

Well I haven't gotten the tires mounted on the wheels yet thats my main concern is wasting the time and money to mount tires only for them not to fit.

It shouldn't rub.

[Leonardo]

my $0.02

i had 245/35/18 on my 18x8 front wheels to match the rear tires on my 18x9s. but after driving on them , they were too wide. i took them off and got 225/40 on the fronts. now the steering is better. lighter, more precise. im running MPSS tires. and have eibach prokit spring too.

id suggest getting 225/40 on the 18x8 wheels. they will fit great at +35 offset and the tires are much cheaper!

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by AnthonyArcaro

Recently I purchased 18x8 +35 wheels and 245x45x18 tires. However now that I have the tires next to my car they look MASSIVE.

How'd you end up with that tire size? 26.7", two inches bigger in diameter than stock 24.7"! 215/40-18 or 225/40-18 are the sizes you should be looking at for an 18x8 wheel. The 215/40-18 is stock diameter, 225/40-18 a little bigger at 25.1" but still should be a good fitment.

Also be sure to pick a good tire make/model for your wants/needs and usage envelope. And check actual measured performance data at tirerack.com to be sure you don't get a crappy-performing tire.

[AnthonyArcaro]

Originally Posted by ZDan

How'd you end up with that tire size? 26.7", two inches bigger in diameter than stock 24.7"! 215/40-18 or 225/40-18 are the sizes you should be looking at for an 18x8 wheel. The 215/40-18 is stock diameter, 225/40-18 a little bigger at 25.1" but still should be a good fitment.

Also be sure to pick a good tire make/model for your wants/needs and usage envelope. And check actual measured performance data at tirerack.com to be sure you don't get a crappy-performing tire.

Thanks man, I'm probably going to exchange them for a tire a bit smaller in diameter. Also I went with Comp 2s I heard they are a great all season tire.

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by AnthonyArcaro

Thanks man, I'm probably going to exchange them for a tire a bit smaller in diameter. Also I went with Comp 2s I heard they are a great all season tire.

Comp 2 A/S looks good and comes in 225/40-18, that's your size
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests...y.jsp?ttid=222

[AnthonyArcaro]

Originally Posted by ZDan

Comp 2 A/S looks good and comes in 225/40-18, that's your size
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests...y.jsp?ttid=222

Yep exchanged and ordered them today, THANK YOU!!

[carlovestela]

What wheels did you buy?

Originally Posted by AnthonyArcaro

Currently I am running Eibach (82105140) Performance Spring Pro-Kit, which lowered the car roughly 1-1.5" all around with the stock strut. Recently I purchased 18x8 +35 wheels and 245x45x18 tires. However now that I have the tires next to my car they look MASSIVE. I was doing some research and some people say to go with a 245x35x18 or a 235x35x18. What would any of you recommend for good clearance because I do not want to have to worry about rubbing or rolling my fenders? Anyone have experience with running this setup with the same or similar suspension geometry?

Thank you,
Anthony