fredster730

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Hey guys,

I read a lot threads but never really started one. Anyway, my XXR 527 18x8.75 +35 came in last Friday and I must say, they are a lot sexier in person. So now, I'm looking at various tire sizes. I'm thinking of 235/40/18 or 245/35/18. What do you guys recommend?

EL PESADO

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i have the same rims i gonna buy 2354018 but u can use 2254018 too

swarlos

Nice wheels! Thought about getting them at one point. maybe a 245/40/18 given the specs. According to online calcs, it looks like that tire size will get you within 1% diff from stock. This will keep your speedo reliable. I would double check whatever you decide with a local tire guy just to be sure.

fredster730

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235/40/18 is a little stretch but that's what I'm aiming for. I was reading on one of the guys in the TL section, he has 235/40/18 but wanna go a bit wider 245/35/18. But I'm not sure if it will rub once I lower it.

Anyway, Tire Rack has a really good deal going on now for the Continental ExtremeContact DW for $536 per set. DW Link I'm thinking of ordering these.

ed_423

most of the guys here running 18x8.5 runs 235/40

edit: really? 235 is stretching?? O.O

fredster730

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@Ed - Well, mines are 8.75, so isn't that a very small stretch? Or I could be wrong...

@swarlos - You're right swarlos. According to 1010tires.com size calculator, 245/40/18 gives a 0.55% diameter difference and 0.546% speedometer difference.

tobwac

if you gonna lower it very low go 225/40 if just just mild drop then 245 will work

fredster730

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I'm going with a mild drop (.75"-1.25" range) since my car is an everyday work and family car.

ed_423

haha im not sure actually, im no expert

can't wait to see these on your ride!

Puppetmaster

If that's the case then 235/40 or 245/40 (for a cushier ride, more protection for the rims).

Great looking rims, I really like the spoke design. They remind me of the Weds TC105Ns.

Mr. NC

I think as a rep company that's XXR's purpose lol.

Nice wheels tho, concave looks good.

Puppetmaster

Dammit... duh.

Add this picture to my post.

gatoferoz25

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My boy has te same wheels with 225/40/18 an his TL looks amazing with stretch tires

Mr. NC

Missed the red font Puppetmaster hahaha

AbrahamS600

You gotta do 225/40/18 for a mild stretch. Depending on the brand of tire it might not even look that stretched.

opboarding

really like these rims, and they're a decent price too!

fredster730

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Thanks for everyone's inputs and suggestions. I ended up getting the Continentals ExtremeContact DW 235/40/18 and I should be getting them soon. Now, I gotta look for a set of TPMS so I can get them install soon.

mindanaomoro

Post some pics

fredster730

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Definitely will. I already got my tires today and I'm just waiting for the TPMS to come in.