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Old 09-10-2007, 08:35 PM
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Please Help buying a-spec wheels

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Im about to buy this set from this guy it a-spec wheels 18x8 that come with this tires size 225/45ZR/18. My question is does this tires size messup my stock suspension because factory recomended 235/40/18 if it's 18inch rims. Thanks
Old 09-10-2007, 09:25 PM
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there is a diameter difference of 2.5 %, which can affect the speedo pretty good. if you are going 60MPH according to speedo, with this tire you will be actually traveling at 58 MPH
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so if im get this tire size 225/45/18 on my a-spec that mean my tl will be higher than the stock wheels?
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the 17" rim is equipped with 235/45 tire, so that puts your wheel/tire total height at 25.37 inches. going with a 18" rim with 225/45 (225? - you sure?), that puts the total ride height at 25.97", just a bit taller than the original, but you would actually sit only about .35" higher than stock, which is not much. <---- i believe this is correct, if im wrong, please correct!
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I had aspec wheels with stock suspension and it didnt look higher at all, now i have the aspec suspension and it sits a tad bit lower here are some pics..

aspec wheels stock suspension

apec wheels with aspec suspension
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Originally Posted by Xx06SickspdTlxX
I had aspec wheels with stock suspension and it didnt look higher at all, now i have the aspec suspension and it sits a tad bit lower here are some pics..

aspec wheels stock suspension

apec wheels with aspec suspension
what is your tires size?
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Like I said the best size for the A-Spec 18" wheel is 245/40/18" tires. A little taller then

stock, and 1/2" wider. Perfect size for 18" wheels.........
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My tire size is 235/40/18 which is the recommended yokohama tires!
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Originally Posted by Xx06SickspdTlxX
My tire size is 235/40/18 which is the recommended yokohama tires!
Was your car parked by the boat place close to Albertson i think Monday or Tuesday, if so your car looks awsome.
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Originally Posted by PLATTS
Was your car parked by the boat place close to Albertson i think Monday or Tuesday, if so your car looks awsome.
No it wasnt me, i havent driven my car all week!
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