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Old 01-27-2017, 11:48 AM
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I've been looking all around and cant see to find much on my issue. I got an S2000 that was previously owned by a Sup Bruh Stretch is lyfe..Check out my 18x9.5 rims wrapped with some 215/40/18 kid and im trying to bring it back to a flush look. I have a set of 255/35/18 that I want to throw on the rear and buy a set of either 225/40/18, or 225/35/18. Does anyone have a setup like that? Will the thickness of the tires even be noticeable? The fronts are 18x8.5.
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What are the offset of the wheels? They're likely stretched for a reason, putting wider tires on may just destroy your fenders.
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Originally Posted by TsukubaCody
What are the offset of the wheels? They're likely stretched for a reason, putting wider tires on may just destroy your fenders.
Im on coilovers I plan on raising the car up to fit them the front is 30 and the rear is 35
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Why don't you just get new wheels? Car is going to look super weird on those wheels/tires with a high height.
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Originally Posted by TsukubaCody
Why don't you just get new wheels? Car is going to look super weird on those wheels/tires with a high height.
No one is interested in trading and I dont have the extra money to buy new wheels and tires.
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This guy was able to fit 255 im just wondering if I should run a 225/40 in front or a 225/35 if in running a 255/35 in the rear
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Originally Posted by Mrandrosha


This guy was able to fit 255 im just wondering if I should run a 225/40 in front or a 225/35 if in running a 255/35 in the rear
Forgot to add he has an offset of 38 in the rear
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This guy was able to fit 255 im just wondering if I should run a 225/40 in front or a 225/35 if in running a 255/35 in the rear
225/40 would be the correct front tire size to match the 255/35 rear diameter. As mentioned, you can make it work but will require some effort. A compromise that might be worth considering is 215/40 front, 245/35 rear.
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Originally Posted by 1nate7
225/40 would be the correct front tire size to match the 255/35 rear diameter. As mentioned, you can make it work but will require some effort. A compromise that might be worth considering is 215/40 front, 245/35 rear.
yea but I have a set of 255 for the rear so I'll only have to buy 225 for the front. Anyone have a pic of 225/40 in the front and a 255/35 on the rear. I just want to see if it will look funny.
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The front tire size should be a 225/40R18 not a 225/35R18. The 225/40R18 retains the same height as your rear tire and will keep the car balanced and the anti lock brakes working correctly.


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