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redtopp06 11-14-2012 02:02 PM

Tire size- fit or not
 
Im currently looking for snow tires and came across some but the size is slightly off. The tires that I have now are 225/40 rz18. the tires I found for sale are 225/45 r18. Will these tires still fit?

speedracer2169 11-14-2012 02:17 PM

oem size for rx-8 is 225/45-18 or 225/40-19 why you have 225/40-18 is beyond me

redtopp06 11-14-2012 02:23 PM


Originally Posted by speedracer2169 (Post 4383150)
oem size for rx-8 is 225/45-18 or 225/40-19 why you have 225/40-18 is beyond me

I just bought this car and these are the exact tires on it, Continental extreme contact dw 245/40 rz18. Anyhow, thanks for the info.

JCrane82 11-14-2012 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by redtopp06 (Post 4383144)
Im currently looking for snow tires and came across some but the size is slightly off. The tires that I have now are 225/40 rz18. the tires I found for sale are 225/45 r18. Will these tires still fit?


Originally Posted by redtopp06 (Post 4383158)
I just bought this car and these are the exact tires on it, Continental extreme contact dw 245/40 rz18. Anyhow, thanks for the info.

Looks like you made a typo. Care to specify which size you have?

Like speedracer said, stock size is 225/45R18. Another common option is 245/40R18 as they are very similar in daimeter, yet 20 mm wider.

I would suggest narrower tires for winter use though, as they perform better through snow and ice. Do you plan on mounting them on stock wheels?

Pugheaven 11-15-2012 07:31 AM

So 245/40R18 would go on stock 8J 18" wheels then? Blimey, I look at my alloys and the tyre is already out from the alloy?

JCrane82 11-15-2012 07:34 AM

18x8 wheels are within the suggested range for 245/40R18, but it is on the edge.

redtopp06 11-16-2012 06:10 PM


Originally Posted by JCrane82 (Post 4383308)
Looks like you made a typo. Care to specify which size you have?

Like speedracer said, stock size is 225/45R18. Another common option is 245/40R18 as they are very similar in daimeter, yet 20 mm wider.

I would suggest narrower tires for winter use though, as they perform better through snow and ice. Do you plan on mounting them on stock wheels?

Yes I plan on mounting them on stock wheels. Thanks for the info.

Irving 12-07-2012 11:54 AM

There are many type of companies for tire and wheels.Bridge stone, Yokohama, piccalilli these companies are famous for tires and wheel.

Irving 12-07-2012 11:56 AM

Hi all,Every one confused about tire and wheels and i think Bridge stone and Yokohama these two companies are famous for tire and wheels and (all type of tire)are good for tire and wheel.

speedracer2169 12-07-2012 12:21 PM


Originally Posted by Irving (Post 4393041)
Hi all,Every one confused about tire and wheels and i think Bridge stone and Yokohama these two companies are famous for tire and wheels and (all type of tire)are good for tire and wheel.

:wtf:

dannobre 12-07-2012 01:17 PM

215-50-17 on cheap 7.5" wheels works well for snow tires :).....

blazenblue63 12-07-2012 01:42 PM


Originally Posted by speedracer2169 (Post 4383150)
oem size for rx-8 is 225/45-18 or 225/40-19 why you have 225/40-18 is beyond me

Why not? I bought a barely used set of Blizzaks in that size for $75 a piece instead of the retail of $281 a piece. So the speedo is off a bit. Who cares?

R80MAV 12-09-2012 06:55 PM


Originally Posted by Irving (Post 4393041)
Hi all,Every one confused about tire and wheels and i think Bridge stone and Yokohama these two companies are famous for tire and wheels and (all type of tire)are good for tire and wheel.

:piss:

8yourv8 01-11-2013 10:07 PM

Will 225/45 fit a 18x9 wheel?

Johnvx1k 01-12-2013 01:34 PM


Originally Posted by 8yourv8 (Post 4408228)
Will 225/45 fit a 18x9 wheel?

Yup, will be a tad stretched though.

godesshunter 01-12-2013 01:39 PM

This thread is a fail. Not really sure whats being asked... All the sizes mentioned so far will fit the stock wheels. and under the car.


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