18" tire size question
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18" tire size question
I have the stock 18" solid spoke technology rims on my car for track events. Ive been offered a set of r-comp front tires at a good price. The only problem is that they're not exactly the same size as stock. Stock is 225/40/18 and the ones offered are 245/35/18.
Has anyone run that size on the front? Did you have any issues with rubbing? My car has H & R springs and bilsteins - and sits quite low.
Im happy to keep shopping - but these are at a good price. Let me know.
Has anyone run that size on the front? Did you have any issues with rubbing? My car has H & R springs and bilsteins - and sits quite low.
Im happy to keep shopping - but these are at a good price. Let me know.
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I have the stock 18" solid spoke technology rims on my car for track events. Ive been offered a set of r-comp front tires at a good price. The only problem is that they're not exactly the same size as stock. Stock is 225/40/18 and the ones offered are 245/35/18.
Has anyone run that size on the front? Did you have any issues with rubbing? My car has H & R springs and bilsteins - and sits quite low.
Im happy to keep shopping - but these are at a good price. Let me know.
Has anyone run that size on the front? Did you have any issues with rubbing? My car has H & R springs and bilsteins - and sits quite low.
Im happy to keep shopping - but these are at a good price. Let me know.
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+1 I'm running these and you will LOVE the extra front end bite. My car used to push alot in AX corners (could be me "overdriving" into the corner a bit fast too...) and the first event after going from stock size fronts to the 245/35/18 fronts was awesome. MUCH grippier!
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+1 I'm running these and you will LOVE the extra front end bite. My car used to push alot in AX corners (could be me "overdriving" into the corner a bit fast too...) and the first event after going from stock size fronts to the 245/35/18 fronts was awesome. MUCH grippier!
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Thats one thing i really have never had a problem with, my cur is currently running 235/265's and is always very neutral (TRG sways set in the middle, shocks just stiffer that KW recommendations)
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245/35 definitely works, been using that size for 3-4 years now with no issues other than slight rub on the inner fender at full lock in AX.
The 255/35 Hoosier also works, just put on a set and used them last weekend for AX and will be using them at Solo Nationals in two weeks. Same rolling circumference as 245/35 but Hoosier lists them as 1" wider tread width. Pretty pinched on my stock size 8" wheels (class limitation) but every little bit helps.
(car is stock US ride height, -1.9 deg front camber)
The 255/35 Hoosier also works, just put on a set and used them last weekend for AX and will be using them at Solo Nationals in two weeks. Same rolling circumference as 245/35 but Hoosier lists them as 1" wider tread width. Pretty pinched on my stock size 8" wheels (class limitation) but every little bit helps.
(car is stock US ride height, -1.9 deg front camber)
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I've run 245/35 PS2 on 8.5" and 9" width rims. The 8.5" rims were ET45 and inboard and outboard clearance was fine; the 9" rims were ET40 and I rolled the fenders slightly. Also, IMHO I think PS2 tend to run on the slightly wide side, at least vs the SO2s I had previously.