Hi guys,

Anyone running a 275/40/18 setup on the rear rims? If so please give me some feedback. Also, I was thinking about running Bridgestone 960AS's or something similar that will last back there. If anyone has an experience with those please share. And FYI, I have done plenty of searching on this so people telling me to search, F-off.Thanks

 

Feedback you want , DON'T , the wheels are not wide enought to run a 275. The tires will bulge , the sidewall will flex and the car will handle like ***.

 

Agreed. 265 is the widest that you should put on 8½" wheel, and that's pushing it. Stick with the OEM 245 or go with a 255.

 

What about 265/40/18? because if I go 245/40/18 in front, 255/45/18 wouldnt be so great would it?

 

We're missing one critical detail - what model car do you have. If you have TCS/VDC, then the front/rear stagger is important. In that case, 245/265 would be better than the 245/255 setup. Or, you might get away with 245/40 and 255/40 as there is still a small stagger (0.3").

If you have a base model (no TCS or VDC), then you can pretty much pick any combo as the stagger is not critical. It is still a factor in the handling of the car though, you don't want 225/275.

 

Yea good point. I have an enthusiast so I do have traction control. I think I am leaning towards 245/40/18 front and 265/40/18 rear. Thanks for your input. Now I just have to figure out what tires....which is always a pain in the ***.

 

Brands and models of tires really screw up size selection. Sometimes, these optimal sizes are not available from some manufacturers in every style of tire.

 

Just get some stick/quality 245/45 rear tires, i'll bet it will handle better.