Would 225/50 18 fit in an FD front?
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Would 225/50 18 fit in an FD front?
Getting some good condition 18" wheels for my FD. It already has some Dunlop Lemans tires on it, with a great amount of tread left, so I'm wondering if I can slap these wheels & tires on with no problem...
18x8 Front - 225/50 18
18x9 Rear - 245/45 18
Thoughts?
18x8 Front - 225/50 18
18x9 Rear - 245/45 18
Thoughts?
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In a word: NO
The stock tires were 225/50/SIXTEEN... those will be two inches taller!
You want to be looking more in the range of 225/35, or 225/40, with a 245/35 or 245/40 rear TOPS. Go to tire rack and check the specs for various sizes, and remember the "50" or "35" is a PERCENTAGE of the width, so a 245/35 is taller than a 225/35. Generally, you want the same or slightly taller tire on the rear to maintain rake.
The stock tires were 225/50/SIXTEEN... those will be two inches taller!
You want to be looking more in the range of 225/35, or 225/40, with a 245/35 or 245/40 rear TOPS. Go to tire rack and check the specs for various sizes, and remember the "50" or "35" is a PERCENTAGE of the width, so a 245/35 is taller than a 225/35. Generally, you want the same or slightly taller tire on the rear to maintain rake.
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In a word: NO
The stock tires were 225/50/SIXTEEN... those will be two inches taller!
You want to be looking more in the range of 225/35, or 225/40, with a 245/35 or 245/40 rear TOPS. Go to tire rack and check the specs for various sizes, and remember the "50" or "35" is a PERCENTAGE of the width, so a 245/35 is taller than a 225/35. Generally, you want the same or slightly taller tire on the rear to maintain rake.
The stock tires were 225/50/SIXTEEN... those will be two inches taller!
You want to be looking more in the range of 225/35, or 225/40, with a 245/35 or 245/40 rear TOPS. Go to tire rack and check the specs for various sizes, and remember the "50" or "35" is a PERCENTAGE of the width, so a 245/35 is taller than a 225/35. Generally, you want the same or slightly taller tire on the rear to maintain rake.
AirEpic... The sizes suggested above are much more appropriate for the wheel sizes you've mentioned.
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#8
In a word: NO
The stock tires were 225/50/SIXTEEN... those will be two inches taller!
You want to be looking more in the range of 225/35, or 225/40, with a 245/35 or 245/40 rear TOPS. Go to tire rack and check the specs for various sizes, and remember the "50" or "35" is a PERCENTAGE of the width, so a 245/35 is taller than a 225/35. Generally, you want the same or slightly taller tire on the rear to maintain rake.
The stock tires were 225/50/SIXTEEN... those will be two inches taller!
You want to be looking more in the range of 225/35, or 225/40, with a 245/35 or 245/40 rear TOPS. Go to tire rack and check the specs for various sizes, and remember the "50" or "35" is a PERCENTAGE of the width, so a 245/35 is taller than a 225/35. Generally, you want the same or slightly taller tire on the rear to maintain rake.
Silly question—but what if I switched the current rear tires (245/45/18) to the FRONT and got two new rear tires?
#9
The Dreamer
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You run a higher chance of experiencing rubbing issues up front due to the height and increased width of the tire. Again, if the car isn't real low, you could probably get away with it... But I would still look at it as a temporary thing and replace asap. I have had 235/35/18 on18x8.5 +45 with zero issues. Id throw them on the car and see what you think.
#11
Appreciate all the input. I went and got skinnier tires for the front (225/40/18) and it fits perfect.
NOW for flushness. Seems like both the front and rear wheels are a little too sunken in, and I want to buy spacers. Would 10mm spacers work out for front and rear with these sizes to make it flush? Or 15mm, 20mm?
18x8 Front - 225/40 18 +40
18x9 Rear - 245/45 18 +42
NOW for flushness. Seems like both the front and rear wheels are a little too sunken in, and I want to buy spacers. Would 10mm spacers work out for front and rear with these sizes to make it flush? Or 15mm, 20mm?
18x8 Front - 225/40 18 +40
18x9 Rear - 245/45 18 +42
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