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Old May 11, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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Advice please

Wanting to know if there is a fitment issue using 245-45-18 ??

Thanks for input !!
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Old May 11, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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None whatsoever.

You can run stock Evo x wheels which come with those tires and they fit perfect
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Old May 11, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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Sweet thanks that actually was the plan !!
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Old May 11, 2014 | 07:03 PM
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5% speedo error

The better aspect ratio would be a 40 series
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Old May 11, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Ok so I take it the 245-45-18 is taller than the 245-45-17.... 5% which way slower or faster ?
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Old May 11, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Heres the layout


Circumference stock EVO= 2021mm / 245/45/18= 2129.1mm
Speedo error -5.08%
Reading at 60mph = 56.95mph
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Old May 11, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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I run 255/35 on my X Enkeis'. Suspension consists of MR Bilstein and Swift Sport combo. No fitment or speedometer issues.
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Old May 12, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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Many using that size, however, a 255/35-18 works a bit better.
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