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Changing tires: 245/30/18 or 245/40/18?

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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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Changing tires: 245/30/18 or 245/40/18?

It’s time for me to get new tires all around. I’m currently running 235/40/ZR18’s on 18X8 rims. I’m looking to get a meatier tire on my rims and was thinking perhaps a 245/30/18 or 245/40/18. Is anybody currently running a larger width tire with an 18X8 rim? If so, do you have pics and how does it ride?

I appreciate any response.

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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:36 PM
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i have 245's and 18x8. its looks better. I think it handles better. Sorry no pics. Try that guy with the momo rims with mirror tint all around. He's got pics, cant think ofg his name thoug.
Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:39 PM
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Stick

Stick with 245/35/ZR18s. As far as I know you wanna' keep the same diameter as your original tires if at all possible. This size should work the best for you. I work at a tire shop and they are sick tries! Good luck man.

-King Ryan-
Old Sep 17, 2002 | 02:56 PM
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Re: Stick

Originally posted by Linkage23
Stick with 245/35/ZR18s. As far as I know you wanna' keep the same diameter as your original tires if at all possible. This size should work the best for you. I work at a tire shop and they are sick tries! Good luck man.

-King Ryan-
Thanks alot! So 245/35/ZR18's it is. If anybody still has pictures, please post.
Old Sep 17, 2002 | 03:40 PM
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NO not 245/35 18...

Get 245/40 18 on 18x8. Click on to my homepage for pics. This size has the right meat on the car.

I tried 35 series and scrapes up/bent/ my old rims.
There is not enough rubber/sidewall in ratio to the weight.

245/40 18, 18x8 40mm offset, car is lowered...NO rubbing at all...event at full turns locked.

The ride is now fat/thick. I hug the road like velcro.
Believe only those who have had this size...ask JAY25 he also uses this size. I swear do not make the mistake of buying the 35 height.
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