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09-11-2002, 09:25 AM
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Originally posted by Lawaia
Congrats on the new wheels. Where's the pics!
Congrats on the new wheels. Where's the pics!
I would like to see them, because those tires do sound like they are not wide enough. Almost sounds scary. 235 is probably recommended, but I might have tried to fit 245's on an 8 inch rim.
09-11-2002, 12:56 PM
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Bronx02tl is correct. 215/45/18 is the closest fit to the OEM 215/50/17. I went through the same tire size investigation before I bought my tires.
The OEM 215/50/17 has a tire height of 25.46".
215/45/18 is +0.08".
225/45/18 is +0.255".
225/40/18 is -0.185".
Even though 215/45 is thinner, the addition 1" rim height is more than enough to cover the difference.
The OEM 215/50/17 has a tire height of 25.46".
215/45/18 is +0.08".
225/45/18 is +0.255".
225/40/18 is -0.185".
Even though 215/45 is thinner, the addition 1" rim height is more than enough to cover the difference.
09-11-2002, 07:43 PM
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true, that is the closest size but 8" wide tires should take at least 225 tires and it's a slightly bigger contact patch. since 225/40 is smaller, it will effectively lower your gearing/drive ratio so the car will be *faster*. also, cheaper since it's size is more common.
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09-11-2002, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by StanMan
true, that is the closest size but 8" wide tires should take at least 225 tires and it's a slightly bigger contact patch. since 225/40 is smaller, it will effectively lower your gearing/drive ratio so the car will be *faster*. also, cheaper since it's size is more common.
true, that is the closest size but 8" wide tires should take at least 225 tires and it's a slightly bigger contact patch. since 225/40 is smaller, it will effectively lower your gearing/drive ratio so the car will be *faster*. also, cheaper since it's size is more common.
09-11-2002, 08:33 PM
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Originally posted by SilverUA5
Yup. 225/40 tires are like night and day as far as pricing goes compare to 215/45 or 225/45.
Yup. 225/40 tires are like night and day as far as pricing goes compare to 215/45 or 225/45.
The only limitation is that, for 225/45/18, you only have two choices : Michelin Pilot Sports or Bridgestone S-03.
09-11-2002, 09:21 PM
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Originally posted by Edward'TLS
Your statement is only valid if you shop between different manufacturers and tire models. If you compare the prices of 225/40/18 and 225/45/18 within the same brand and model, there is only marginal increase in price with the 225/45/18. Sometimes 225/45/18 is even slightly cheaper than 225/40/18.
The only limitation is that, for 225/45/18, you only have two choices : Michelin Pilot Sports or Bridgestone S-03.
Your statement is only valid if you shop between different manufacturers and tire models. If you compare the prices of 225/40/18 and 225/45/18 within the same brand and model, there is only marginal increase in price with the 225/45/18. Sometimes 225/45/18 is even slightly cheaper than 225/40/18.
The only limitation is that, for 225/45/18, you only have two choices : Michelin Pilot Sports or Bridgestone S-03.
09-12-2002, 07:21 PM
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Originally posted by bronx02tl
So 225/45/18 would fit without rubbing...I didn't think so. Anyone have 18x8 with this size tire?
So 225/45/18 would fit without rubbing...I didn't think so. Anyone have 18x8 with this size tire?
09-12-2002, 08:57 PM
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Originally posted by bronx02tl
So 225/45/18 would fit without rubbing...I didn't think so. Anyone have 18x8 with this size tire?
So 225/45/18 would fit without rubbing...I didn't think so. Anyone have 18x8 with this size tire?
09-12-2002, 09:09 PM
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Good choice on your wheels.
Probably one of the lightest ones around. Those where actually one of my finalist, but since I have A WDP, the darker silver finish didn't look as good as the Konig Appeal Silver Machine Face finish I ended up getting, but man, that 15.1lbs on the 17x7" wheels was really tough to turn down.
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Probably one of the lightest ones around. Those where actually one of my finalist, but since I have A WDP, the darker silver finish didn't look as good as the Konig Appeal Silver Machine Face finish I ended up getting, but man, that 15.1lbs on the 17x7" wheels was really tough to turn down.
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09-14-2002, 07:42 PM
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Originally posted by bronx02tl
Does anyone have a pic with the Superleggeras on....I itchin to see what it's gonna look like....
Does anyone have a pic with the Superleggeras on....I itchin to see what it's gonna look like....
HERE is a link to Steve's (TopGum) TL with those wheels. I've sold mine and didn't get a chance to take any pics.
BTW, what color is your TL?
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