Which tire size would work better ?
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Which tire size would work better ?
Im looking to move to staggered set up. I currently have 18x8.5 with 235/50/18s all around. I want to keep the fronts at 18x8.5 but change the rears to 18x9.5. I was told that if I keep the fronts with the current tire size I should ideally move to a 285/40 for the 18x9.5 in the rears. Ive also been told to change the fronts to 255/45 if I do 285/40 in the rear to keep it the same. Im confused, somebody help me understand this, thanks !
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RE: Which tire size would work better ?
Thanks for the reply ! But since Im moving to 18x9.5 I would have to use a bigger tire right ? Could I use a 275/40 (rears)to match up against 255/45 (fronts)? I want to change the front tires too and get the tires that have the rim guards on them. Or is that worth it ? Thanks again
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RE: Which tire size would work better ?
I dont see the need to change the fronts if your keeping an 18 x 8.5 rim. Unless you want to keep all 4 tires the same brand and model. If so I'd suggest 255/45/18 front and 285/40/18 rear. It'll keep both tires around 27" diameter and within 1% of stock.
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RE: Which tire size would work better ?
I was looking on Tire Rack last night for new tires. I was looking for tires for my 18 X 8.5 wheels. I punched in my current tires 235/50/18 and it gave me an optional tire choice and size. When I clicked on the optional size it read...255/45/18 Front and 285/40/18 rear. It also showed the change difference in the speedo...very cool. However, I did not think you should go that big (285/40/18) on a 18 X 8.5 wheel. If that is the case, I will forgo buying 4 new wheels to get the look I want.
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RE: Which tire size would work better ?
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any real advantage between a 275 and 285 ? It seems the tire prices for the 275s are better
any real advantage between a 275 and 285 ? It seems the tire prices for the 275s are better
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RE: Which tire size would work better ?
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I was looking on Tire Rack last night for new tires. I was looking for tires for my 18 X 8.5 wheels. I punched in my current tires 235/50/18 and it gave me an optional tire choice and size. When I clicked on the optional size it read...255/45/18 Front and 285/40/18 rear. It also showed the change difference in the speedo...very cool. However, I did not think you should go that big (285/40/18) on a 18 X 8.5 wheel. If that is the case, I will forgo buying 4 new wheels to get the look I want.
I was looking on Tire Rack last night for new tires. I was looking for tires for my 18 X 8.5 wheels. I punched in my current tires 235/50/18 and it gave me an optional tire choice and size. When I clicked on the optional size it read...255/45/18 Front and 285/40/18 rear. It also showed the change difference in the speedo...very cool. However, I did not think you should go that big (285/40/18) on a 18 X 8.5 wheel. If that is the case, I will forgo buying 4 new wheels to get the look I want.