Choosing an aspect ratio
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Choosing an aspect ratio
Hey guys,
Im looking for some input here in choosing an aspect ratio for my next set of tires. Im looking to purchase a set of 18s that are 9.5" wide with a 38 offset. Im really not going for a super stretched look here so from all the setups Ive seen in pictures it looks like a 245/40/18 is what Im looking for. Now Im wondering, does the stretched appearance have somewhat to do with the stiffness of the tire's sidewall? Maybe its my mind playing tricks on me but I feel that when Ive seen tires with super stiff sidewalls such as the BFG KDW2s with the same size and aspect ratio as say a tire with a not-so-stiff sidewall, say Falken FK-452, on the same width wheel, the Falkens appear more stretched. Thoughts?
Also, what if instead of a 245/40 on these wheels, what If I chose a 235/45?
How would the tires appearance change?
Thanks for any input guys.
Grant
Im looking for some input here in choosing an aspect ratio for my next set of tires. Im looking to purchase a set of 18s that are 9.5" wide with a 38 offset. Im really not going for a super stretched look here so from all the setups Ive seen in pictures it looks like a 245/40/18 is what Im looking for. Now Im wondering, does the stretched appearance have somewhat to do with the stiffness of the tire's sidewall? Maybe its my mind playing tricks on me but I feel that when Ive seen tires with super stiff sidewalls such as the BFG KDW2s with the same size and aspect ratio as say a tire with a not-so-stiff sidewall, say Falken FK-452, on the same width wheel, the Falkens appear more stretched. Thoughts?
Also, what if instead of a 245/40 on these wheels, what If I chose a 235/45?
How would the tires appearance change?
Thanks for any input guys.
Grant
#3
Ive actually been looking at the Nitto Invos. So far Ive had:
BFG KDW2s
Yohohama S-drives
Pirelli P-zeros
General Exclaims
Falken FK-452s
Maybe more, cant remember, I change wheels like underwear.
I think 265 is too much
These are 245/40s on an 18x9.5
Gotta get rid of the big wheels for now, need more rubber for teh naawwzzz.
Also tired of the crappy ride...
BFG KDW2s
Yohohama S-drives
Pirelli P-zeros
General Exclaims
Falken FK-452s
Maybe more, cant remember, I change wheels like underwear.
I think 265 is too much
These are 245/40s on an 18x9.5
Gotta get rid of the big wheels for now, need more rubber for teh naawwzzz.
Also tired of the crappy ride...
Last edited by NCSU_MAX; 11-14-2009 at 08:54 AM.
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