245/40-18 Tires on A-spec??
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245/40-18 Tires on A-spec??
Hellooooo Everyone,
So I am in the market for new tires, and am thinking about going to 245/40-18.
Question is:will the 245/40-18 tires fit OK on the 18x8 A-spec wheels on an A-spec suspension (A/T) without rubbing?
Any negatives with this setup?? Thanks in advance...
So I am in the market for new tires, and am thinking about going to 245/40-18.
Question is:will the 245/40-18 tires fit OK on the 18x8 A-spec wheels on an A-spec suspension (A/T) without rubbing?
Any negatives with this setup?? Thanks in advance...
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i went 245-40-18 on my 18x8 aspecs. The tire provides some extra rim protection. Looks perfectly fine. 235-40-18 would just be flush with the edge of the rim, whereas 245-40-18 slightly goes over the edge of the rim. So it's just up to you whether you want a more flush look or not.
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I'm running 245's on my A-Specs just fine.
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I need tires for my a-spec wheels 18x8" and I can't decide...
225/40/18, 235/40/18 or 245/40/18 ?
Whats the dealer recommendation for 18x8" wheels on an Acura TL 06 AT base?
Thanks!
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The OEM specs were 235/40/18. I am currently debating my tire size right now... I am not trying to hijack your thread...but check out my thread over here talking about the same thing... https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/tire-assistance-spec-18-x-8-5s-810115/#post12778158
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The OEM specs were 235/40/18. I am currently debating my tire size right now... I am not trying to hijack your thread...but check out my thread over here talking about the same thing... https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12778158
I need recommendations for the 18x8" wheels..
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FYI - the A-Spec's were marked as "18X8.5" in 2004. In subsequent years, they were marked as "18X8". According to someone on this board (sorry, I don't have reference, it's been a while), an actual comparison of the two wheels determined that they weren't actually any different than one another. The extra .5 inch on the 2004 version was, allegedly, illusory.
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Both 225 and 245 widths will fit on an 8" wheel. 235 is the proper section width and will provide the best handling.
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#17
No as that the OEM spec tire size for the aspec wheels!! the reason why me and a lot of members in here go with the 245/40/18 is because of more wheel protection and they still look good on our cars when mounted. If you live in a Pot Hole free city then keep the 235 40 18 size.
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Perfect timing to find this thread as I just bought some 18x8 aspecs tonight (assuming payment was received). Can one of you guys running the 245/40/18's post a pic or link to a pic of your car so the OP and I can see what it will look like??
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FYI - the A-Spec's were marked as "18X8.5" in 2004. In subsequent years, they were marked as "18X8". According to someone on this board (sorry, I don't have reference, it's been a while), an actual comparison of the two wheels determined that they weren't actually any different than one another. The extra .5 inch on the 2004 version was, allegedly, illusory.
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I changed my ASPEC set up from 235/40/18X8.5 to 245/40/18x8.5 and have had no problem since 19K miles. Thats all I have run since losing the original tires. No complaints.
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I bought mine from ACT05TL (vendor on the forums) and he was selling them for $800 plus shipping. Way better price than the buying them from the stealerships.
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Does anyone have pictures of 225/40r18 on A-Spec wheels? I wanted to see what the "stretch" look really looks like. I have a set of used A-Spec wheels and my brother gave me a set of tires he had in his garage (225/40r18). Should I install these tires or shell out moola to get either the 235 or 245? Thanks for any input.
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The 225/40r18's are brand new. My brother bought them for his IS250 but his car was totaled. Would it be too big of a gap since my TL is not lowered?
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Sold the 225/40r18. What do you guys think of the Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 245/40zr18 on the A-Spec wheels? It is $155 per tire shipped from Discount Tire Direct. I don't drive too aggressively.
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Go with the 245 size. It's perfect in my opinion. The OEM tire size is a 235, but the OEM tire that Acura put on the wheel was a little larger than most 235's. So the 245's work great. You get a little wider look with a little more rim protection. In my opinion, it's the perfect tire size for an OEM setup.
PLEASE, please, please, DON'T get a 225 tire. I never understood the stretched tire look when going for an aggressive wheel combination, much less for an OEM setup.
The 245/40R18 will make you happy!
PLEASE, please, please, DON'T get a 225 tire. I never understood the stretched tire look when going for an aggressive wheel combination, much less for an OEM setup.
The 245/40R18 will make you happy!
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I recommended you the 235/40/18, you made the right choice. Now I recommend you a 10, or at least, a 5 mm spacer with a 45 offset. Do this, try and get someone to lend you two 5 or 10 mm spacers, try them on one side and leave the other side without spacers...I believe you will go with the spacers! Let me know once you've done the sampling!!
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I have 245/45/17's on OEM wheels and I love the ride
Might switch back when i get different tires only because more people have 235's and i can get it for cheaper here on AZ
For your wheel, the 245 would be the better choice on the 8.5
Might switch back when i get different tires only because more people have 235's and i can get it for cheaper here on AZ
For your wheel, the 245 would be the better choice on the 8.5
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EDIT- The 245 gets my vote, but I will say that you will probably see slightly better mileage if you go with a 235.