I just got 18X8 inch rims, what size tires u guys running. I have a 2000 i30 so wanted some feedback on what u guys got on ur cars

 

I have 18x8 Evo's (HP)...I will double check the tire size but I know they are 40 series ....and (I believe) 245...but I will take a look tonight and let you know for sure.

 

You could do 235/40/18 or 245/40/18. I would go with 245/40/18. More sidewall, little wider.

 

I had 245/40/18 on mine. Ride pretty good on these NY streets.

 

Did ur tires rub on the inside of ur front wheel well when u turn. Cuz thats what happend when i borrowed my friends 6th gen rims. They rubbed like heck when i did sharp turns

 

Did he have the OEM 6th gen tires on it? If so, those are 245/45/18 and those are way too big.

 

OK Kool i think thats wat he did have. If u gots no problem i love u man!!!

 

I don't have 18s, but a significant number of folks around here who do run 245/40/18 with no problems at all. And there shouldn't be. The diameter damn near identical to stock.

 

he prolly had the wrong offset wheels for the car.

 

No, he had 245/45/18 tires. That was the problem. 6th gen wheels' offset is fine.

 

I have 18 x 7.5" wheels, are you guys saying that a 235/45/18 will rub on a 4th gen too?

 

Since when were we talking about A32s? He has an A33.

I have no idea on the clearance on an A32. You'd be better served on a question like that in the 4th gen forum.

Also take note, OFFSET will play a role in any wheel+tire combination and whether it will rub.

 

Just figured someone might know, after all, this is a forum for all I30/I35s, not just the 5th gens, and the title of this post mentioned nothing about which generation we were dealing with.

 

it should not rub. i don't think 235/45/18 would be a problem, but i do'nt see why it would. i kon that 235/40/18 is fine...225/45/18 is fine, 245/40/18 is fine. 245/45/18 is a no no. 215/40/18 n ur asking for trouble. But i would say that 235/45/18 would be ok. I"m like 90% sure

 

My bad i thought he said he drove a sixth gen; guess i need to read better.

 

thanks for the info ImmaSquashYou

 

Since i finally know what size to get now what tire should i get???

I personnaly wanna get the Hankook 405s buts just wanted to know what you guys had on your cars

 

would 20x9 fit on an 98 i30

 

it depends on what kinda budget your on. I personally wouldn't go with hankooks, just don't like them. Seeing that your in canada, i'm guessing you have pretty good snow tires n won't really have to worry about getting all season. Here's a list of good tires. Kuhmo 712, toyo proxes 4, continental extreme contact (great for snow, rain, n dry). If you don't wanna spend a lot, i guess you can get falken ziex 512, they're pretty good. Just look at the treadwear, u usually want to get around 300AA, that is usually around 30,000 miles. 220 treadwear is like 22,000 miles. Nitto 55 is a good tire but has wear of only 220, thats one reason why i won't get them

 

yes, but depends on the tire size. But i can tell you that you're most likely going to dent the rim before you can show it off to anyone. One pothole n BAM. there it goes!!!!

 

yes, but depends on the tire size. But i can tell you that you're most likely going to dent the rim before you can show it off to anyone. One pothole n BAM. there it goes!!!! also you most likely have to get spacers n i don't think that yo u can be lowered

 

would 8.5 would be good hen

 

if ur using 20 in for daily driver, i wouldn't recommend it. 20 x 8.5 is better, but ur really asking for trouble. The biggest i'd ever go with are 19's. I currently have 18's n i think that it is big enough. Tires get a lot more expensive are u go up in rim size. If you really want to shell out like $75 everytime u hit a pot hole cause u just dented ur rim, then go for it. I was skiing in killington, vt, hit a pothole n had to drive from vt to boston, n from boston back to jersey. Over 500 miles on a donut is NOT fun....although i didn't care n still drove over 65 mph on them..-= )

 

One last question and this thread can be closed forever. If i get 245 will it make my 18z look like 17z????? i hurd the more meet on the tires the smaller they will look is that true??

Metra i know u have an answer for meeeeee

 

True, the thicker the sidewall the smaller the wheel will look, but I think the difference between 235/40/18 and 245/40/18 will be neglible. If you're wondering, find some pics of Lee's car. If I recall correctly he's running 245/40/18 and they look just fine. And his wheels even have a lip (wheels with a lip usually look 1 inch smaller).