40kalz

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Picked these bad boys up about a week ago not sure on what tire size to get recomended size is 235/40/18 but ive seen alot of people puting 245/40/18 some saying it protects the wheel better and you get longer life on the tread just want to get some opinions before i purchase.

CLtotheTL32

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Are those the 18 x 8.5 Gunmetal A-Specs? If so, most people like myself run 245/40/18. Other people with the regular 18 x 8 wheels run the 235/40/18.

I haven't read into it much but I don't think there would be a HUGE or noticeable difference between the two.

bruiselee

I'm in the same boat as you 40kalz (Congrats on the new wheels!). I live in Texas so going with a summer tire would be great, but I am also wanting some decent tread life so I'm leaning towards all season tires as well. After a decent amount of research (reading the forums and tirerack.com) I think I've narrowed my choice down to two tires:

1. Continental Extreme Contact DWS - $950 out the door

2. Yokohama S.Drives - $975 out the door

Which tires are you looking at getting?

bruiselee

After looking at some of the old threads, I've noticed tire prices were A LOT cheaper a couple of years ago....what gives?!

40kalz

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i dont know they look like gunmetal now im curious what size they are hmmm. i was looking at some nitto neo gen for 563$ on ebay free shipping.

KN_TL

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It'll say on the inside of the rim. They're likely 8" if they are brand new.

I've got a new set myself and considering Conti Extreme Contact DW's. I'd love an all out traction tire but I want it to also be decent in the rain.

40kalz

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They are 8". Are the older ones 8.5"?

stvtec

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The 8.5" don't have a lip where the spokes meet the edge of the wheel. It is easy to identify them from the 8" that way.

40kalz

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cool i think the lip looks better so you think i should go with 235 40 18? i dont want a bulky looking tire

CLtotheTL32

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Yeah I would go with the 235.

40kalz

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awsome thanx for the help im going to get the nitto neo gens next week! i still dont know what color they are the look gunmetal idk.

KN_TL

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Are they 202E's? They're called Ebony now, but that's also close to the old gunmetal.