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Old 03-07-2014, 06:58 PM
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looking at getting new, and wider tires guys. My car is stock as of now, but will be lowered on springs in a month or so, and im just gonna put my 225 45 18's on my wifes cobalt ss since they are pretty new themselves. Whats the widest tire I can put on my stock 8 wheels? I was thinking 245 40 18's? Thanks in advance fellas
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245/40 on stock wheels is the best choice
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Originally Posted by J8635621
245/40 on stock wheels is the best choice
sweet man! what about wider? Like a 265?
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Old 03-07-2014, 08:11 PM
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or a 255, such as these
Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport Tire 255/40R18 - Walmart.com
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Old 03-07-2014, 08:49 PM
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You realize I said best, right?
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Ok my turn,

19x8.5 +35 F with 235 35 19

19x10 +35 R with 265 35 19

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Originally Posted by J8635621
You realize I said best, right?
yes, but Id like the extra width if possible. I can get a 255/35 and it not be any taller, but a 1/2' wider for the same price. Wont that work?
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Originally Posted by I8yourv8
yes, but Id like the extra width if possible. I can get a 255/35 and it not be any taller, but a 1/2' wider for the same price. Wont that work?
Why?
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I like the look of a wider tire. Cant you just answer my question please
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I'm not gonna help you be retarded. Sorry.
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care to explain what makes what im asking retarded? Its not like im asking if I can put a 315 wide tire on my car, **** man
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Originally Posted by I8yourv8
care to explain what makes what im asking retarded? Its not like im asking if I can put a 315 wide tire on my car, **** man
Look at the 255/40/18 size and see what width of wheel it suggests......

It's the 7th one going down and it's the part that looks like width-width
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Most tire places will only go so wide on a narrow wheel. They don't risk the liability. They will tell you what you can and can't do. You can ask them.
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IMHO, I wouldn't go over 245. I had 245 on my stockies. I have 275 now and I love the wide look.
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Originally Posted by J8635621
Look at the 255/40/18 size and see what width of wheel it suggests......

It's the 7th one going down and it's the part that looks like width-width
fair enough man. Wish I had wider wheels! Thanks guys
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Will this fit without any fender mods? Looking for a bit of stretch, any input appreciated. Going to being running Bilstein PSS9s with 1.5" front drop and 1" rear drop from stock

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Originally Posted by discodorito
Will this fit without any fender mods? Looking for a bit of stretch, any input appreciated. Going to being running Bilstein PSS9s with 1.5" front drop and 1" rear drop from stock

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18x9.5 +20 with 235/40/18

I was looking at the CR's or possibly the XT-7's either in 8.5 or 9.5. I have a thread going that is a few posts down about appearance and performance since I am going to autox my car as well.

With that said, on stock ride height, that would be perfectly fine. (too thin of a wheel imo for a 9.5). Though not sure how much difference that 1.5" drop will make it.

THere is also a cool link in the thread that will help you with specs and things so you can check it out yourself.
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Originally Posted by discodorito
Will this fit without any fender mods? Looking for a bit of stretch, any input appreciated. Going to being running Bilstein PSS9s with 1.5" front drop and 1" rear drop from stock

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Untz untz rub rub rub.
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Originally Posted by Mr_Pieper
Untz untz rub rub rub.
What would you suggest? Rolling the fenders? Or different tire specs?
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Alright I'll shoot....

Wanting to do 18x8 wheels with 25mm spacers. Tire size is 225/45. Using S-Tech springs so drop = F 1.4"/R 0.7"
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OFFSET? https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-whe...-flush-195496/
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Originally Posted by J8635621
Sorry, offset on wheels is 40mm. I read that thread but I don't think he is using any springs so I think he is running stock height. I just want to make sure it's won't rub or require a fender roll.
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-whe...2/#post3535605 This link goes to a particular post. It's not the same as the last link

I would do smaller spacers than 25mm personally
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Originally Posted by J8635621
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-whe...2/#post3535605 This link goes to a particular post. It's not the same as the last link

I would do smaller spacers than 25mm personally
Thanks. I'll either go with smaller spacers or a 50mm offset wheel.
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Originally Posted by Xeridae
Thanks. I'll either go with smaller spacers or a 50mm offset wheel.
or wheels that don't need spacers????
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