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Old 04-26-2006 | 11:28 AM
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which is better tire size

which size is better for 18'' inch rims; 35 series or 40 series
what does the 225 mean in 225/40/18 tire size
Old 04-26-2006 | 11:38 AM
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Ask subbuzz, he'll tell you which is better...lol
Old 04-26-2006 | 12:06 PM
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225 is the width of the contact patch (tred)
Old 04-26-2006 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by VaTECh_CL
Ask subbuzz, he'll tell you which is better...lol
ouch.

honestly i think the style rim would have to come into play.

with some chrome baller rims 35.

tuner style 40.

make sure its SLAMMED either way or else...
Old 04-26-2006 | 12:12 PM
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225 for a state with not so great roads
215 for flawless pavement
take it from the pros
Old 04-26-2006 | 12:24 PM
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don't get 35, get 40. Ask subbuzz, he'll tell ya
Old 04-26-2006 | 01:33 PM
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225/40/18 Ftw
Old 04-26-2006 | 02:06 PM
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you don't want 35 series on 18" wheels...35s is more for 19" wheels..
Old 04-26-2006 | 04:14 PM
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225/40/18 Ftw
Old 04-26-2006 | 05:10 PM
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do not get a 35 series tire they suck
<------got 215/35/18's and a bent rim
1 month on road=bent rim.unless your state is pothole free DON'T DO A 35 SERIES
Old 04-26-2006 | 05:30 PM
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225/40 series is the best your gonna get for 18's

my other car has 235/35/19's, and i've never bent a rim
Old 04-26-2006 | 06:44 PM
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Use the calculator down the page

http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbi...yre_bible.html

and use this to calculate the differences

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...mp;vehicle=yes
Old 04-26-2006 | 06:45 PM
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hybrid has 35 series and he drives around la fine Right now the wheels would be the least of his worries

could be worse
Old 04-26-2006 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by h2o-pr00f
hybrid has 35 series and he drives around la fine Right now the wheels would be the least of his worries

could be worse


no i dont drive around fine...i am scared of every curb, speed bump, and pot hole know to man. I mean i think i have soo many bends in my lip that it looks like a wavy rim. Do not get 35 unless you like bent rims.


edit: i have 225/35/18 by the way
Old 04-26-2006 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hybridnrg
no i dont drive around fine...i am scared of every curb, speed bump, and pot hole know to man. I mean i think i have soo many bends in my lip that it looks like a wavy rim. Do not get 35 unless you like bent rims.


edit: i have 225/35/18 by the way
what brand 35 series you runnin?

i dont recommend the 35 series at all for the everyday driver
Old 04-27-2006 | 06:33 PM
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what brand 35 series you runnin?

i dont recommend the 35 series at all for the everyday driver


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