Well, I am buying some rims this week. And I can't decide which to get...17's or 18's
2 questions.....

1. Has anyone ever regreted getting 18's (ride quality, cracked rims, tire cost)

2. Is 245/40/18 a bad or good tire size for 18's (heard it helps with the ride quality)

 

I got 18x8 and 245/40 zr 18 with intrax and I cut off a coil off them as well take a look. I guess it is on your taste and and tires I paid 192 shipped each tire from discount tire direct, to go up to 245 is only like 9 or 12 dollars that was it price them youll see tirerack.com discounttiredirect.com or vittoriatire.com not too sure about that last web address. Performance I like my performance, great handling more cushion, no cracked wheels, see when you go to 245 you just dont gain width you gain a couple of mm on the side wall as well Ill attach this image hope you can view it. 235/40zr18 those tires are very thin and man you feel the bumps and I live in pothole heaven New Orleans, you got to call the pothole patrol if you see one to get repaired. By the way I am one picky mug for pics I like to see the darn detail if not I dont post it take care.






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Is your speedometer off any?

Oh, and I can't see your sig pic. Could you send it to me or attach it?

 

I regret getting 17's instead of 18s, except at the track. but even that doesnt matter now because i am getting 2 more sets of wheels, 15's for drag and another set of 17s for autoX/road race.

 

How do those Kuhmo's handle? Are they good in all types of weather?

 

cmcknite,
nice interior, which indiglos are those, did you replace your leds for your stereo and AC??

 

Initial K indiglos...No LED replacement

Camera playing tricks on ya
Nikon CoolPix Cameras increase the ambient light in night shots.
They are not as bright as they look.

 

Hey cmcknite,

What kind of headlight bulbs are those? They look kind of purplish, or is that the camera playing tricks again...

Thanks

 

Kinda purpleish

Matrix Super Whites

 

Back to the original question. Which tires to buy for 18's for a better ride.

245/40/18 or 255/40/18.

Any problems with these sizes?

 

Here it is 245/40 zr 18 on a max


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Where did you get your Matrix Super Whites? Not to get to far off the subject.

K

 

Thanks for the pic, do they ride better?

 

Yes they have a bit more cushion then the 235/40 and 235/40 they look small as hell. Like I said before with 245 you not only gain width you gain a bit of side wall as well. I wouldnt lie it looks nice. take care


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No regrets at all. Very happy with the 18's. Tires are 225/40. thats because my rims are 7.5 inches wide. Will probably go with 235/40 next time around.

 

It was either Concept Racing or Concept 5 Racing in Dallas