Kuhmo XS Tires 225/45/18 vs 225/40/18?

10-03-2011, 04:05 PM

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Kuhmo XS Tires 225/45/18 vs 225/40/18?

Hey guys, ill be purchasing a set of Kuhmo XS tires for my OEM wheels in a couple days...just dont know if i should get them in the oe
225/45/18 size or 225/40/18...i heard the the thinner 40's will add a little more response.....can anyone chime in and tell me some positves and negative difference between the two....thanks

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10-06-2011, 11:23 PM

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Damn...lol

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10-08-2011, 06:18 PM

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Not that much difference.

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10-09-2011, 09:44 PM

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Your speedo will read 3.4% too fast.

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10-23-2011, 07:54 AM

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I had those tires in a 245/40r18, they were awesome tires, grippy as hell. They were decent in the wet as well but be careful in rain if the outside temps are under ten degrees celcius.