215/35/18
03-03-2009, 04:17 PM
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215/35/18
I have a chance to get a set of brand new toyo tires that are 215/35/18 for free. Would these fit on stock wheels? I am not worried about my speedo being off.
03-04-2009, 12:05 AM
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According to a tire calculator the difference between 215/35 to 225/45 is only a 7 mm (0.3'') wider when placed on the stock rim.
Might be an interesting test.
Given that the 215/35 is a better tire with increased grip then stock but the 7mm smaller then stock rubber grip and the less tire diameter (faster acceleration) will diffidently have a decrease in corner taking.
Might be an interesting test.
Given that the 215/35 is a better tire with increased grip then stock but the 7mm smaller then stock rubber grip and the less tire diameter (faster acceleration) will diffidently have a decrease in corner taking.
03-04-2009, 12:21 AM
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With less “rolling” and stiffer sidewalls means better handling and more rubber being used when in the corners. Less side wall brings the car lower to the ground and faster overall acceleration.
03-04-2009, 12:23 AM
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well.... whatever the benefit... i think it will be offset by the HUGE fender gap you will have haha... plus it will be easier to bend a rim...
but like i said. they are FREE. throw 2 at a time on the back rims and BURN EM'
EDIT: OR get them, and sell them! ebay FTW! or craigslist
but like i said. they are FREE. throw 2 at a time on the back rims and BURN EM'
EDIT: OR get them, and sell them! ebay FTW! or craigslist
03-04-2009, 12:36 AM
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According to the same tire calculator its 1 inch different between 45mm and 35mm. Making the car 1in lower to the ground and 1 in gain in fender gap. That fender gap can be taken of with the suspension mods.
03-04-2009, 02:22 PM
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why would you want skinnier tires? 
03-04-2009, 07:01 PM
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Just take em jesus.
I got like 10 18'' tires in the back for free and the 4 on my car right now were also free.
They all have between 50-90% tread and are high performance tires. Free tires are the best and are cheap to mount. Go for it.
I got like 10 18'' tires in the back for free and the 4 on my car right now were also free.
They all have between 50-90% tread and are high performance tires. Free tires are the best and are cheap to mount. Go for it.
03-04-2009, 09:06 PM
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