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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Tire size......

I'm just a rookie in terms of tires and rims. I have 2009 lancer GT. Can I put 215/35/R18?
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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You can put 215|45|R18 as I have an 08 GTS and it come stock with that size.
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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225/45/18 should also work as well.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Thanks for the replies. There's a tire shop that selling me 215/35/18 can I put that? I know the stock gts comes with 215/45/18.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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it will fit its very low profile. you may notice larger wheel gap, harsher ride, speedometer will read faster as well.

if you're lowered then it will look good
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by val789
Thanks for the replies. There's a tire shop that selling me 215/35/18 can I put that? I know the stock gts comes with 215/45/18.
if they are pushing that on you, I would walk away. There are deals for tires everywhere this time of season. But go with a 225 40 18. Its the optimal size for our car and will keep your options open should you want to go to a 18x8 wheel without the need to roll your fenders.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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how about a 18x7.5 +45 offset. would a 225 40 18 be ok?

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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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also if i dont buy a TPMS, would there be an issue?
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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I would stick to 40-45. 35 is so low pro it wont look good it stock height and it'll ride rougher.

There wont be an issue if you dont have TPMS but you will get an annoying light. Dont worry you get used to it. Plus its like a $400 fix to make the light go away.

Can go way bigger than 18x7.5 +45 if you want depends wht you want/are looking for.
I run a 18x9 +37 with 225/40/18 tire.
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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so i upsize my rims from 16" to 18". what will change in the speedometer readings?
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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I find this to be a better calculator than above:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

I run 235/40/18 on 18x8.5 +40 rims. No fender rolling required.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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What is the offset on the Evo IX? I want to buy 18" Rims and tyres,and BC Coilover kit.What will look the part and work the best?
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Oksamit
I find this to be a better calculator than above:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

I run 235/40/18 on 18x8.5 +40 rims. No fender rolling required.
this is a great tool. this will also show clearance if you need fender rolling.

only 1% difference in speedometer from 16" to 18". almost nothing.
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