255/40-18 on Aspec?
07-11-2006, 09:57 AM
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I have 245/40/18 on my gunmetal 18x8.5 wheels and yesterday I saw some slight rub marks on the suspension arms. These are the rear suspensions. Nothing big, but it looked like a very very slight rub.
Do you think that even with 245/40's I'm gonna have trouble going to a car wash with the rails? Have to go wash my car soon but I'm a little worried about it.
Do you think that even with 245/40's I'm gonna have trouble going to a car wash with the rails? Have to go wash my car soon but I'm a little worried about it.
07-11-2006, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by insmanblue
Do not get the 255 for Aspec rim protection. They offer very little protection as my two scraped rims prove. Get them for the looks.
07-11-2006, 07:36 PM
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DOes anyone remember the link to the page where you could compare your oem tires with different tire sizes and how your speedometer would change?
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
07-11-2006, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by zootjeff
I think I have given up on the 265/255s too even though I don't have the aspec. I think I want a quieter ride more than I want maximum wheel protection or better handling. (I never actually got the 265s yet I'm just planning for when these ones that came with the car wear out..)
What brand and treadwear would you go with for maximum quietness with a 245/40 18?
Also, have you figured out where the rubbing is on the tire? Is it the width or the diameter that is the problem?
What brand and treadwear would you go with for maximum quietness with a 245/40 18?
Also, have you figured out where the rubbing is on the tire? Is it the width or the diameter that is the problem?
07-11-2006, 10:19 PM
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Do the 265/35/18 tires fit on the 18x8 2005-2006 TL A-SPEC rims without rubbing? What about rubbing from the lowering of the car due to the A-SPEC suspension? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
07-12-2006, 06:43 AM
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265/35/18 Has anyone tried these on 05/06 TL A-SPEC
Just wondering if the width of these tires would cause rubbing on our cars? My biggest concern was the 265mm on only our 8 inch A-SPEC rim width. I spoke with Discount Tire here in Michigan and they said that it would definitely fit fine and that the speedometer would not be affected at all. I have 2 spare front tires for my 98 Supra TT 6-spd that are this size, but I did not want to take the chance having some young kid damage the painted finish on my A-SPEC rims while trying to dismount the OEM tires, remount 265/35/18 tires, dismount 265/35/18 tires and than remount the OEM tires again. The winters are brutal here on painted surfaces due to the salt covered roads. I was just curious if any one has actually done this set up on their cars, and have any real ride time in there car to note rubbing conditions.
07-13-2006, 12:43 PM
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I have 245/40s on my '04 A-spec and was told by the techs at the dealership not to go to 255s. But I love the pic of those 255s here. Am curious if you get any rubbing whatsoever, cuz I'll go that direction if not...
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Originally Posted by Ocala-spec
I have 245/40s on my '04 A-spec and was told by the techs at the dealership not to go to 255s. But I love the pic of those 255s here. Am curious if you get any rubbing whatsoever, cuz I'll go that direction if not...
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