mcdssn

I have a 2010 TSX V6 which came with 235/45/18 tires. I just purchased 18x8 Enkei Raijins with 40 offset. I'm currently at stock height and plan to stay that way. Is there any reason I should buy any size other than 235/45/18 again?

Also, any tire recommendations? I have always used Continental DWS in the past but am open to suggestions.

Thanks guy!

julius071

Not too sure on tire size. I got myself a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ in OEM 17's and they are better than the OEM tires. I am from Seattle and we have a bit of rain here and I didn't feel that confidence driving through the rain on those OEM tires. Granted I had my tires for less than 200 miles and it rained a few nights ago, I feel way more confidence driving on the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+.

julius071

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mcdssn

Thanks for the reply julius071! I seem to be finding a lot more 225/45/18 available than 235/45/18. Does anybody know if that is an acceptable size to run?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^use a tire calculator.
input stock specs...then input proposed specs.
the calculator will spit out measurements and will compare it to the stock rolling diameter...
if the tire is too big, the calculator will warn you.
my favorite tire calculator is...
Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing
but any tire calculator will work.

use it and learn. then, you wont have to ask if your tires will fit any more

mcdssn

Thanks for the reply. I have used the calculator before. It looks like 225/45/18 is within the 3% window they recommend. My main question is, which tire size would look best on stock height to reduce the gap the most.

justnspace

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that's not the way it works.
the correct way to improve wheel gap is to lower the car via drop springs or coilovers.

you want the tires to be the same rolling diameter as stock, thus why the tire calculators are GREAT! it shows you what tire will match the OEM's specs.

justnspace

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a 225/45/18 will be SLIGHTLY SMALLER than the stock set...so this would look even more terrible and make the wheel gap look even larger

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

in other words, there is no reason for you to deviate away from the 235/45/18, as they are PROPERLY sized for your wheels

mcdssn

That's what I thought. Just wanted to verify before dropping $750.

Thank you!

BROlando

Using my 7:40AM brain/math, 235/45/18 is just under 0.5" taller than original (diameter). I'm definitely not using a tire size calculator...but...

25.85" original 225/50/17 vs 26.32" for 235/45/18.

225/45/18 is slightly taller than stock at 25.97". But that's almost dead on. Making 225/45/18 the most appropriate size, both for 8" wheels, and diameter as compared to stock

I use 245/40/18 on my 18x8.5's. Slightly shorter than stock @ 25.71".

I use;
[(((width×aspect ratio)X2)/25.4)] + wheel size.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^I was using the OP's number of 235/45/18
I'm sorry if that wasn't OEM Specs...just going strictly what OP provided me with

mcdssn

OEM specs for the V6 are 235/45/18 AFAIK.

BROlando

well...this makes TWO times in my life when I've ever made a mistake.

I didn't look closely enough at the 1st post or note that it was a V6.

2snail

i have a v6 tsx and when i ordered a set of tires through tirerack, they sent me the wrong size. 225/45/18 instead of the 235. I didnt notice until the tireshop was performing the mounting and balancing and i ended up just going with the 225. They stretched slightly on the stock wheels and the wheel gap was definitely more pronounced.

I just put some wheels on my car and went back to 235/45/18 and I dont want to go back to 225. The handling and overall steering feel is much better compared to the 225. Stick to the oem size unless you are trying to fit some crazy wheel width etc.

Good luck.

mcdssn

Damn you're doing better than me. I'm up to 3 myself.

mcdssn

Thanks man!. I was forced to go with 245/45/18 because the Michelin Pilot Spots are on a national backorder in 235/45.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

yeah, but wider stickier tires is better. lol

Mike the rodent

I put 225/45zr18 perelli pzero nero on mine and like them alot