Tire Sizing Question - Falken FK 451
05-02-2006, 11:40 AM
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Tire Sizing Question - Falken FK 451
I have the OE 18' Wheels.
They do not make the Falken FK 451 in the 225-45-18 size.
Can I put the 245-45-18 tires on the front wheels?
Thanks,
They do not make the Falken FK 451 in the 225-45-18 size.
Can I put the 245-45-18 tires on the front wheels?
Thanks,
05-02-2006, 04:15 PM
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245-40-18 are only .2" shorter than the stock fronts if they have that size and it should fit the stock rim. That's the size I'm going to with my rear Goodyears F-1 GS-D3 since they don't make a 225-45-18.
05-03-2006, 07:48 AM
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I spoke to Discount Tires customer service area, specifically someone that knows sizing.
He suggested I go with the 235-40-18 in the FRONT (since the Falcon 451 tire does not come in the OE 225-45-18 size) and he said to stay with the
245-45-18 in the rear.
He said the fronts will be only .5 inch shorter than the OE size.
I ordered the Falcons and they are putting them on today.
He suggested I go with the 235-40-18 in the FRONT (since the Falcon 451 tire does not come in the OE 225-45-18 size) and he said to stay with the
245-45-18 in the rear.
He said the fronts will be only .5 inch shorter than the OE size.
I ordered the Falcons and they are putting them on today.
05-03-2006, 08:28 AM
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I spoke to Discount Tires customer service area, specifically someone that knows sizing.
He suggested I go with the 235-40-18 in the FRONT (since the Falcon 451 tire does not come in the OE 225-45-18 size) and he said to stay with the
245-45-18 in the rear.
He said the fronts will be only .5 inch shorter than the OE size.
I ordered the Falcons and they are putting them on today.
He suggested I go with the 235-40-18 in the FRONT (since the Falcon 451 tire does not come in the OE 225-45-18 size) and he said to stay with the
245-45-18 in the rear.
He said the fronts will be only .5 inch shorter than the OE size.
I ordered the Falcons and they are putting them on today.
245-45-18: 677.70mm tall
A difference of 32.50mm. Let us know how that works out with VDC. Thanks.
05-03-2006, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver350ZAZ
I spoke to Discount Tires customer service area, specifically someone that knows sizing.
He suggested I go with the 235-40-18 in the FRONT (since the Falcon 451 tire does not come in the OE 225-45-18 size) and he said to stay with the
245-45-18 in the rear.
He said the fronts will be only .5 inch shorter than the OE size.
I ordered the Falcons and they are putting them on today.
He suggested I go with the 235-40-18 in the FRONT (since the Falcon 451 tire does not come in the OE 225-45-18 size) and he said to stay with the
245-45-18 in the rear.
He said the fronts will be only .5 inch shorter than the OE size.
I ordered the Falcons and they are putting them on today.
245-40-18 are closer in height (-.2") and fit the stock front wheel if they have that size.
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05-03-2006, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
235-40-18: 645.20mm tall
245-45-18: 677.70mm tall
A difference of 32.50mm. Let us know how that works out with VDC. Thanks.
245-45-18: 677.70mm tall
A difference of 32.50mm. Let us know how that works out with VDC. Thanks.
I have a Z Roadster Touring, soVDC was not a concern.
New Falcan 451s go on in 3 hours!!!
05-03-2006, 12:54 PM
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235-40-18
the 235-40-18 will go on great!! thats what I have and rides, looks, and pretty much feels the same. And you can't really tell that the front sits any lower, if it really does not too noticeable.
05-04-2006, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by froggy
2 choices, that's it :
235-40F & 255-40R
245-40F & 245-45R less understeer, great !
(on stock rims)
235-40F & 255-40R
245-40F & 245-45R less understeer, great !
(on stock rims)
Can 10mm extra width in the front make that much of a difference in oversteer?
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