Tire width.
08-08-2003, 08:56 PM
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Tire width.
Hi,
Has anyone here tried slightly different tire width front/rear?
I've got an extra pair of 235/45ZR17's sitting around, and want to keep the rear 245/45ZR17's on for a little longer... think I can get away with it without feeling too much weirdness in handling? Or should I get spacers?
Your thoughts... thanks
Has anyone here tried slightly different tire width front/rear?
I've got an extra pair of 235/45ZR17's sitting around, and want to keep the rear 245/45ZR17's on for a little longer... think I can get away with it without feeling too much weirdness in handling? Or should I get spacers?
Your thoughts... thanks
08-08-2003, 09:14 PM
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Hey not to ***** up your thread, but I have a question regarding Tire Width as well.
If you put a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8 rim, and a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8.5 rim, will the setup on the 8.5" rim appear wider then the setup on the 18x8, even though they are the same tire?
If you put a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8 rim, and a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8.5 rim, will the setup on the 8.5" rim appear wider then the setup on the 18x8, even though they are the same tire?
08-08-2003, 09:25 PM
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Tire footprint will still be the same, so technically no it won't be wider... or appear wider.. you'll just have more of a curvature on the sidewall/more sidewall flex.
Guess that somewhat answers my tire width question lol!
Guess that somewhat answers my tire width question lol!
Originally posted by Craig Mack
Hey not to ***** up your thread, but I have a question regarding Tire Width as well.
If you put a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8 rim, and a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8.5 rim, will the setup on the 8.5" rim appear wider then the setup on the 18x8, even though they are the same tire?
Hey not to ***** up your thread, but I have a question regarding Tire Width as well.
If you put a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8 rim, and a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8.5 rim, will the setup on the 8.5" rim appear wider then the setup on the 18x8, even though they are the same tire?
08-08-2003, 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
Hey not to ***** up your thread, but I have a question regarding Tire Width as well.
If you put a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8 rim, and a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8.5 rim, will the setup on the 8.5" rim appear wider then the setup on the 18x8, even though they are the same tire?
Hey not to ***** up your thread, but I have a question regarding Tire Width as well.
If you put a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8 rim, and a 245/40/18 tire on an 18x8.5 rim, will the setup on the 8.5" rim appear wider then the setup on the 18x8, even though they are the same tire?
i have 245/35/19 and would like to try a 255/35/19 on the rear. my wheels have a 35mm offset and are 19x8.
anyone here try a 255/35/19 on the rear of a 4th gen?
08-08-2003, 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by Jer
Tire footprint will still be the same, so technically no it won't be wider... or appear wider.. you'll just have more of a curvature on the sidewall/more sidewall flex.
Tire footprint will still be the same, so technically no it won't be wider... or appear wider.. you'll just have more of a curvature on the sidewall/more sidewall flex.
So, with the 8.5" rim, since it fills out the tire better, it will give more of a "flat" footprint? Is that what your trying to say?
Guess that somewhat answers my tire width question lol!
I answer my own questions all the time. 
08-08-2003, 09:34 PM
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Originally posted by 97GLES
yes it will look a bit wider but also a bit lower.
yes it will look a bit wider but also a bit lower.
99maxima5sp swore up and down that wheel width means jack ****, and that it's all about the tire.
08-08-2003, 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
Can you please describe what you mean by a bit lower? I'm really hyped that it will look wider even though I don't understand how. 99maxima5sp swore up and down that wheel width means jack ****, and that it's all about the tire.
Can you please describe what you mean by a bit lower? I'm really hyped that it will look wider even though I don't understand how.
99maxima5sp swore up and down that wheel width means jack ****, and that it's all about the tire.
your wright the footprint will be the same but by streching the sidewall out more it will look wider when you look at the car from the rear because now your looking at the tire & the sidewalls as one.
so instead of just looking at the footprint now with the wider wheel you will see sidewall/footprint/sidewall.
by streching the sidewall out it will become shorter. most ppl are against streching tires out. you should get the proper tire for the wheel you will be using.
it's not a day or night different but if you have 1 of each in front of you, you will see the difference.
thats the reason i would like to try a 255/35/19 on the rear. not only will it be wider but a tad taller.
08-08-2003, 10:11 PM
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Originally posted by 97GLES
Craig Mack
your wright the footprint will be the same but by streching the sidewall out more it will look wider when you look at the car from the rear because now your looking at the tire & the sidewalls as one.
so instead of just looking at the footprint now with the wider wheel you will see sidewall/footprint/sidewall.
by streching the sidewall out it will become shorter. most ppl are against streching tires out. you should get the proper tire for the wheel you will be using.
it's not a day or night different but if you have 1 of each in front of you, you will see the difference.
thats the reason i would like to try a 255/35/19 on the rear. not only will it be wider but a tad taller.
Craig Mack
your wright the footprint will be the same but by streching the sidewall out more it will look wider when you look at the car from the rear because now your looking at the tire & the sidewalls as one.
so instead of just looking at the footprint now with the wider wheel you will see sidewall/footprint/sidewall.
by streching the sidewall out it will become shorter. most ppl are against streching tires out. you should get the proper tire for the wheel you will be using.
it's not a day or night different but if you have 1 of each in front of you, you will see the difference.
thats the reason i would like to try a 255/35/19 on the rear. not only will it be wider but a tad taller.
08-08-2003, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by 97GLES
Craig Mack
also keep in mind that if you strech a tire out the sidewall will protect your wheel less, both inside & out.
Craig Mack
also keep in mind that if you strech a tire out the sidewall will protect your wheel less, both inside & out.
08-08-2003, 10:42 PM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
I know, but from what i've researched a 245/40 tire is the optimal size for an 8.5" rim.
I know, but from what i've researched a 245/40 tire is the optimal size for an 8.5" rim.
you also have to look out for the offset, to high of an offset and you will rub in the front on the inside when you make a sharp turn (like when making a u-turn or when parking).
08-08-2003, 10:46 PM
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Originally posted by 97GLES
i used to have 18x8.5 rims that had a 38mm offset with 245/40/18
you also have to look out for the offset, to high of an offset and you will rub in the front on the inside when you make a sharp turn (like when making a u-turn or when parking).
i used to have 18x8.5 rims that had a 38mm offset with 245/40/18
you also have to look out for the offset, to high of an offset and you will rub in the front on the inside when you make a sharp turn (like when making a u-turn or when parking).
I guess that's the price we pay for good looks and a fat tire.
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