Having read the lengthy and informative thread "Why you should get 255/40-17 tires for your OEM rims !!!," I'm ready to replace the ECSTA SPT 235/40s with 255/35s on the 18" wheels. Has anyone encountered a problem with 255/35 being too much for the 8.0" width of the A-Spec wheel? Possible tire choice is the Conti Extreme Contact DW.
The car is not dropped and replacement wheels are not in the picture.
Thanks.
The car is not dropped and replacement wheels are not in the picture.
Thanks.
2016 E350 Sport
An 8.5" - 10" wide wheel is recommended for the ExtremeContact DWS. Also, the tire will stick out past the edge of the rim making the tire look like it has a flat although it is inflated properly. Finally, unless you plan on slamming your ride you will create more gap between your fender and tire since the 255/35-18 has a low profile look.
I think a 245/40-18 is the best tire for an 18" x 8" A-Spec wheel. I posted a pic of one of my former A-Spec wheels with a 245/40-18 Falken FK452.
I think a 245/40-18 is the best tire for an 18" x 8" A-Spec wheel. I posted a pic of one of my former A-Spec wheels with a 245/40-18 Falken FK452.
Suzuka Master
^What he said as the 255/35 is almost 3/4" smaller in diameter than the 245/40-18, but that never stopped the guys from putting on 255/40-17's which are the same diameter at 25.02". If you like the look of a small tire and a large tire to fender gap, or a tire that diminishes that gap that's your choice.