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Old Jan 8, 2012, 07:56 PM
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Help!!!what size tires
I need help!!!!i just bought some enkei rims for my evo 8. They are 18x8 however im not sure what size tire i should purchase. My suspension is stock. Should i run with 235 45 18 or something smaller or bigger. Please help
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widest possible. im running 255/40 stock wheels
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how wide are the stock BBS IX MR Wheels? I would love to try and fit 255/40 on for autocross
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I'd run a 245/40. 255 is a little wide for 8" imo.
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Originally Posted by Vivid Racing
I'd run a 245/40. 255 is a little wide for 8" imo.
I'd have to agree. A 255 on a 8" rim is a little to wide and allow the sidewall to flex a bit when cornering.
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Old Feb 17, 2012, 08:43 PM
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point taken ^ . plus the 245/40 series should be a bit easier on my wallet too.
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wow 255 would be pretty wide...
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I have 255 on the stock wheels, they are wide but not to bad.
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i bought 235 45 18 and they rub....
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u think 225 would be stretching it?
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the tire shop is telling me to use 225.. i would hate to buy 225 and not work. im think im going to run with 245 40...thx
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245 40 done. You do not want to go less than 235 stock width.
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I agree 245 width, 255 is too wide for an 8" rim imo and 225 is stretching...
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245 width would be your best bet imo, or a 235 width direzza star spec (these tend to measure wider) with a 40 or 45 sidewall
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