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Tire Advice.

Discussion in 'Wheels and Tires' started by DollarBill, Sep 4, 2011.

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    DollarBill New Member

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    So I'm about to buy a pair of 18" RS1 rims and I'm not quite sure what tire size to get...? I need something that has really good grip. I been searching and can't find a clear answer. I have seen that 245/35/18 is the best but then I seen 225/35/18 is good.... lol. Anyone have some suggestions on what soze I should proly go for?
    DollarBill, Sep 4, 2011
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    connman429 New Member

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    Are these Lorinser, Rennen, or BBS RS1 wheels? The critical number for tire fitment is the rim width. Remember, the sidewall number is a percentage of the tread width. Tire width is expressed in millimeters. So, to calculate the required width, you have to convert the rim width in inches to millimeters. The easiest way is to call your local trusted tire shop and see what tire they recommend for the wheel you are using.
    connman429, Sep 4, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    Pending on what size 18's you have, I would suggest a 225/40/18. I also recommend the following tires:

    * GoodYear Eagle GT's
    * GoodYear Eagle F1's All-Season
    * Hankook K106

    I would also have your tires filled w/ nitrogen instead of o2.
    CadenceScion, Sep 4, 2011
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    DollarBill New Member

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    the rims are the RS1.0 release series the enki super 7 that you were able to upgrade. the tires on them now are 225/40/18 but i wasnt sure if that was the best recommended size or not.
    DollarBill, Sep 4, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    That size is plenty fine, I have 225/40/18's on my Enkei EV5's (Hyper-Black)
    CadenceScion, Sep 4, 2011
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    DollarBill New Member

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    ok. what about a 225/45/18?? because the rims im getting are going to be proly strickly for the summer,spring and fall and im gonna use the stock oem rims and just put snow tires on them. so i dont screw these up
    DollarBill, Sep 4, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    As long as they fit and your happy w/ them, then go for it. I refuse to use good wheels in the winter, hence why the OEM 17's go back on in October-November.
    CadenceScion, Sep 4, 2011
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    DollarBill New Member

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    yea im def going back to OEM for the winter. but i was reading the difference in the 225/40/18 and the 225/45/18 is actually a noticeable difference. im just curiouse whats gonna be the best thats all
    DollarBill, Sep 4, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    I personally prefer the 225/40/18 but that's just my 2cents. Look at my profile w/ my wheels and tires and see if it suits your taste and compare it to the 225/45/18.
    CadenceScion, Sep 4, 2011
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