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What tire size is best?

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BlackTC185 Chalfont Pennsylvania, US Tech Advisor	Hey everyone I'm ordering 18x7.5 Enkei Evo 5 wheels in machined black, 35mm offset. I need to decide, however, which tires I want on them. I want low profile of course but I don't want them too small. I was thinking 215/35R18's but I'm open to suggestions. Any better ideas or what do you guys have on your 18" wheels? Thanks. You've got a date rapist face.
[#] Jul 19, 2007 02:47pm
slickshot Virgin Islands, US Scion Guru	try 215/45/18's or 225/40/18 those should work!! Failure to Plan is Planning to Fail.
[#] Jul 19, 2007 04:24pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	225/40/18 would be a good size. DON'T GO BELOW 40.....they are paper thin and good luck when you hit a pot hole at 50+ mph. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory.
[#] Jul 19, 2007 04:25pm
slickshot Virgin Islands, US Scion Guru	Web wrote: 225/40/18 would be a good size. DON'T GO BELOW 40.....they are paper thin and good luck when you hit a pot hole at 50+ mph. i had a friend do that to his 00 mustang a month ago...it wasnt pretty at all Failure to Plan is Planning to Fail.
[#] Jul 19, 2007 04:30pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	Yeah, 30 series tires are way too thin and NOT street practial. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory.
[#] Jul 19, 2007 04:35pm
Triniosito Orlando Florida, US Godlike Advisor	Web wrote: 225/40/18 would be a good size. DON'T GO BELOW 40.....they are paper thin and good luck when you hit a pot hole at 50+ mph. 2x nto worth it
[#] Jul 19, 2007 11:11pm
InLikeFlint Lexington Kentucky, US The Gearhead	225/40 is perfect setup for 7.5" wheels and keeping stock rotational circumferance Check Engine Light Eliminators
[#] Jul 19, 2007 11:33pm
BlackTC185 Chalfont Pennsylvania, US Tech Advisor	Thanks man I'll go with those. I wanted my speedometer to stay dead on and to avoid tire wear. You've got a date rapist face.
[#] Jul 19, 2007 11:44pm
tc95050 Sacramento California, US Vehicle Designer	Yeah stick w/ 40's. Just watch out fer curbs.
[#] Jul 19, 2007 11:53pm
SooSuave11 Sterling Heights Michigan, US Tech Advisor	Web wrote: 225/40/18 would be a good size. DON'T GO BELOW 40.....they are paper thin and good luck when you hit a pot hole at 50+ mph. yup 225/40/18's are the best route. I rock 215/35/19s and yes they are paper thin but dayum do they turn some heads lol.
[#] Jul 20, 2007 12:00am
FrAnkRYzzO Maryland, US $upervillain for Hire	i have 18" 7.5 enkei's and i'm running 235 40 18's. They're a little taller and a little wider and fit like a glove. ............... Search or one of these adorable kittens WILL DIE!
[#] Jul 20, 2007 02:21pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	FrAnkRYzzO wrote: i have 18" 7.5 enkei's and i'm running 235 40 18's. They're a little taller and a little wider and fit like a glove. What's the offset b/c that's a wide tread to fit under there. My offset on my 17x7 is 38 and with the 225/45/17s, they are about 2-3mm from being flush with the outside of the fender. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory.
[#] Jul 20, 2007 02:22pm
FrAnkRYzzO Maryland, US $upervillain for Hire	good question? they're the optional one's you can get from the dealer. I just checked the faq site and it doesn't give the offset for the 18's, just the 17's. the extra width towards the outer edge isn't that much. i could probably still fit 10-15mm spacers in there if my car wasn't lowered. ............... Search or one of these adorable kittens WILL DIE!
[#] Jul 20, 2007 02:29pm
FrAnkRYzzO Maryland, US $upervillain for Hire	^ that's only at the top of the fender well, though. it sticks out past the fender at the bottom ............... Search or one of these adorable kittens WILL DIE!
[#] Jul 20, 2007 02:30pm
FrAnkRYzzO Maryland, US $upervillain for Hire	here's the differnce in the two tires: 225/40ZR18 92W XL 360 AA A UTQG 1389 lbs. Max Load 50 psi Max Pressure 11/32" Tread Depth 26 lbs. Tire Weight 7.5-9" Rim Width Range 8" Measured Rim Width 9.1" Sect. Width 8.4" Tread Width 25" Overall Diameter 827 Revs per mile 235/40ZR18 95W XL 360 AA A UTQG 1521 lbs. Max Load 50 psi Max Pressure 10/32" Tread Depth 25 lbs. Tire Weight 8-9.5" Rim Width Range 8.5" Measured Rim Width 9.3" Sect. Width 8.6" Tread Width 25.4" Overall Diameter 817 Revs Per Mile As you can see, they're pretty combrable. These are avon mach 550's ............... Search or one of these adorable kittens WILL DIE!
[#] Jul 20, 2007 02:42pm
soCAL-tc Los Angeles California, US Scion Guru	FrAnkRYzzO wrote: here's the differnce in the two tires: 225/40ZR18 92W XL 360 AA A UTQG 1389 lbs. Max Load 50 psi Max Pressure 11/32" Tread Depth 26 lbs. Tire Weight 7.5-9" Rim Width Range 8" Measured Rim Width 9.1" Sect. Width 8.4" Tread Width 25" Overall Diameter 827 Revs per mile 235/40ZR18 95W XL 360 AA A UTQG 1521 lbs. Max Load 50 psi Max Pressure 10/32" Tread Depth 25 lbs. Tire Weight 8-9.5" Rim Width Range 8.5" Measured Rim Width 9.3" Sect. Width 8.6" Tread Width 25.4" Overall Diameter 817 Revs Per Mile As you can see, they're pretty combrable. These are avon mach 550's 225/40's...can't beat that, perfect combo...will fit with most springs and give the nice low profile look for you high rising tc's...
[#] Jul 20, 2007 04:22pm
BlackTC185 Chalfont Pennsylvania, US Tech Advisor	The offset of the wheels I ordered is 35mm and I'm putting S. Tech springs on so I hope all will fit well. Thanks alot for all the info this is why I love this site. You've got a date rapist face.
[#] Jul 20, 2007 05:48pm

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