Oh great another tire size thread
#1
Oh great another tire size thread
Looking to get new tires for the daily LNF sedan. Looking for some advice mainly about tire size for ride comfort and traction. I daily my sedan so looking for a little more comfort over the stock 225/40 size. Would really like a beefy setup but don't wanna go to wide for the stock wheels. Would also like a little more side wall for comfort. Recently I threw on my G5 GT winter wheels with 215/45 winter tires. The 45 side wall made the ride much more comfortable.
Now keep in mind I am not to savy with tire specs . So im interested in what ppl run. I am on stock shocks/struts with SSC lowering springs.
Maybe some along these lines:
235/40/18 (this would be a suitable for stock wheels)
235/45/18 (is the 45 too much side wall for clearance?)
245/40/18 (a little too wide for stock wheels)
Now keep in mind I am not to savy with tire specs . So im interested in what ppl run. I am on stock shocks/struts with SSC lowering springs.
Maybe some along these lines:
235/40/18 (this would be a suitable for stock wheels)
235/45/18 (is the 45 too much side wall for clearance?)
245/40/18 (a little too wide for stock wheels)
#2
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I just put 45 side wall tires on my car to help absorb road bumps/potholes. stock width. the ride is smoother and I can now easily tell when my 2 leaky rims need some air. i got these off of tire rack. 225/45R-18 Sumitomo HTR A/S P02. so far i like them. they got good reviews and didn't break the bank.
i did notice the tire comes pretty close to the plastic wheel well guards when fully turned so i wouldn't go any bigger than 45.
i did notice the tire comes pretty close to the plastic wheel well guards when fully turned so i wouldn't go any bigger than 45.
#3
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If you can find a 225/45/18 you'll get almost 1/2" additional sidewall without the extra width. I ran 235/40/18 for my summer setup and they aren't noticably different ride (granted they're Nitto 555s so riding soft isn't why I bought them)
Check out discount tire's calculator for comparison.
Tire Size Calculator - Discount Tire Direct
Check out discount tire's calculator for comparison.
Tire Size Calculator - Discount Tire Direct
#4
I just put 45 side wall tires on my car to help absorb road bumps/potholes. stock width. the ride is smoother and I can now easily tell when my 2 leaky rims need some air. i got these off of tire rack. 225/45R-18 Sumitomo HTR A/S P02. so far i like them. they got good reviews and didn't break the bank.
i did notice the tire comes pretty close to the plastic wheel well guards when fully turned so i wouldn't go any bigger than 45.
i did notice the tire comes pretty close to the plastic wheel well guards when fully turned so i wouldn't go any bigger than 45.
#16
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its the silver peeling off the rims. you can see it bubbling on the spokes too. I should have gotten the rim replacement package when I got the car for 70 something dollars. but, I turned it down thinking I have had cars that are 10 years old and the rims are fine... now theyre all pitted, peeled, 2 leak. GM quality.
#17
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its the silver peeling off the rims. you can see it bubbling on the spokes too. I should have gotten the rim replacement package when I got the car for 70 something dollars. but, I turned it down thinking I have had cars that are 10 years old and the rims are fine... now theyre all pitted, peeled, 2 leak. GM quality.
#18
Member
yeah, mine is not garaged unless im fixing it and it's cold outside as seen in my recent thread. the winters im sure accelerate it but I think it has to do with how they painted the rims. theyre all stained from brake dust too. oh well, its my dd. maybe ill sand them all down this summer and paint them. I will say them leaking is aggravating though. but I plan to keep up on maintenance and drive it 'til the wheels fall off and move on.
#19
You guys know the height of the sidewall is dependant on the width of the tire right?
Op you claim you went from a 225/40 to a 215/45, thats only .3" more sidewall if the wheel diameter stayed the same.
Websites like this are really helpful when trying to find different size tires with similar widths or heights.
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
You may find that the brand or performance category matters more than sidewall height.
Op you claim you went from a 225/40 to a 215/45, thats only .3" more sidewall if the wheel diameter stayed the same.
Websites like this are really helpful when trying to find different size tires with similar widths or heights.
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
You may find that the brand or performance category matters more than sidewall height.
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#20
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You guys know the height of the sidewall is dependant on the width of the tire right?
Op you claim you went from a 225/40 to a 215/45, thats only .3" more sidewall if the wheel diameter stayed the same.
Websites like this are really helpful when trying to find different size tires with similar widths or heights.
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
You may find that the brand or performance category matters more than sidewall height.
Op you claim you went from a 225/40 to a 215/45, thats only .3" more sidewall if the wheel diameter stayed the same.
Websites like this are really helpful when trying to find different size tires with similar widths or heights.
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
You may find that the brand or performance category matters more than sidewall height.
#21
You guys know the height of the sidewall is dependant on the width of the tire right?
Op you claim you went from a 225/40 to a 215/45, thats only .3" more sidewall if the wheel diameter stayed the same.
Websites like this are really helpful when trying to find different size tires with similar widths or heights.
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
You may find that the brand or performance category matters more than sidewall height.
Op you claim you went from a 225/40 to a 215/45, thats only .3" more sidewall if the wheel diameter stayed the same.
Websites like this are really helpful when trying to find different size tires with similar widths or heights.
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
You may find that the brand or performance category matters more than sidewall height.
While I do understand and have used websites like that. A picture helps really put it into perspective. But that's why I made this thread to see what other sizes and tires people are running.
#22
Senior Member
You guys know the height of the sidewall is dependant on the width of the tire right?
Op you claim you went from a 225/40 to a 215/45, thats only .3" more sidewall if the wheel diameter stayed the same.
Websites like this are really helpful when trying to find different size tires with similar widths or heights.
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
You may find that the brand or performance category matters more than sidewall height.
Op you claim you went from a 225/40 to a 215/45, thats only .3" more sidewall if the wheel diameter stayed the same.
Websites like this are really helpful when trying to find different size tires with similar widths or heights.
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
You may find that the brand or performance category matters more than sidewall height.
First number is width in mm. Second is sidewall height. The number represents a percentage of width. 225/40/18 means that the sidewall height is 40% of 225.