245/30/18's
04-28-2006, 08:39 AM
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245/30/18's
Anyone running this size? I'm sticking with 18's with the same offset and some Tein S-tech springs. I'm wondering if I will run into any clerance problems? I'm just looking for a little improvement without degrading the overall ride. I don't track, but I do go on spirited runs. If anyone has pics, with this set up, can you please post them?
I will also be upgrading the sway bars, in the near future. Thanks for the help guys.
I will also be upgrading the sway bars, in the near future. Thanks for the help guys.
04-28-2006, 11:55 AM
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You won't have any clearance issues at all. In fact in my opinion the tire is to small for a RX8. The correct size would be a 245/40/18 which has an overall diameter of 25.7". The 245/30/18 has an overall diameter of 23.8". You would be loosing 2" of side wall height and most likely would not meet Mazda's minimum load capacity.
04-28-2006, 12:26 PM
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The 245/40/18 is the most common upsized tire on here.......It fits on the stock rims, and gives a bit extra meat to the tires. There should be no rubbibg problems at all.
245/30/18's are too low profile....and too short.....your speedo would be way out to lunch...plus the ride would be very stiff......Hope it was a typo
245/30/18's are too low profile....and too short.....your speedo would be way out to lunch...plus the ride would be very stiff......Hope it was a typo
