Choice of 225/40/18 or 225/50/18? Michelin Pilots.. HELP!
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They have the correct size for my rear tires but they don't make the standard stock size 225/45/18's.. My choices are 225/40/18 or 225/50/18, would either make a negitive difference since I will have 45 series on the rear? I'm getting them at cost so I realy need to make a decision.. Thanks in advance!
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Use 245/40/18s in the front with 245/45/18 or 255/45/18 in the back. The 245/40s in the front will actually help reduce the understeer that shows it's head with the stock 225/45 size. Of the sizes you mentioned the first would be too small on outer diameter, the second to big.
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Thanks alot for the help guys!
One quick thing just to clarify, I was thinking that going much wider then a 225-235 in the front would not fit on the stock rim since they are narrower then the rear. So the lower profile series effects tire width or since the sideways are smaller they can withstand a larger rim?
One quick thing just to clarify, I was thinking that going much wider then a 225-235 in the front would not fit on the stock rim since they are narrower then the rear. So the lower profile series effects tire width or since the sideways are smaller they can withstand a larger rim?
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Originally posted by Daytona Blue Z in Bo
Thanks alot for the help guys!
One quick thing just to clarify, I was thinking that going much wider then a 225-235 in the front would not fit on the stock rim since they are narrower then the rear. So the lower profile series effects tire width or since the sideways are smaller they can withstand a larger rim?
Thanks alot for the help guys!
One quick thing just to clarify, I was thinking that going much wider then a 225-235 in the front would not fit on the stock rim since they are narrower then the rear. So the lower profile series effects tire width or since the sideways are smaller they can withstand a larger rim?
I'm AutoXing with a 265/35 on the 8" wide rims, but that's very extreme (only one "very" since it's not as extreme as the 275 on the 7.5" rim) and is probably not the best for a street setup.
Anyway, long story short, a 245/40 on the front is fine.
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Your rear tires should be 245/45/18. Go look again. the 225/45 and 245/45/18s will maintain the stagger. 225/45 and 245/40 would have no stagger and would affect VDC (if you have it). I believe the Touring 6MT does. It will also affect the slip.
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Your rear tires should be 245/45/18. Go look again. the 225/45 and 245/45/18s will maintain the stagger. 225/45 and 245/40 would have no stagger and would affect VDC (if you have it). I believe the Touring 6MT does. It will also affect the slip.
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Originally posted by MyZ4U2C
What about the Touring Model (6 speed)? I have 225/45/18 up front and 245/40/18 rear. Are my rims the same width front and rear?
What about the Touring Model (6 speed)? I have 225/45/18 up front and 245/40/18 rear. Are my rims the same width front and rear?
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Originally posted by BFG10
I'm sure Pilot Sports come in 225/45 and 245/45 in 18s. If that's the tire you are getting.
I'm sure Pilot Sports come in 225/45 and 245/45 in 18s. If that's the tire you are getting.
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Once again guys thanks alot. I am getting 245/40/18's put on the front and 255/45/18's on the rear, I am getting this done this coming Monday.
Hopefully with these better tires I can get my 60' down at the track consistantly, I only managed 1 run in about 20 better then a 2.1 (2.047) and most are at 2.15-2.25 with the craptenzas... And I am getting the Borla True Duel in March, my goal this season is a 13.8 or better, last season was getting into the 13's and I accomplished that..
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