Werewolf SS

Hey guys I'm getting tires with my tax return but It's not a heavily big amount or I would just go get the 225 or 235/40/18 BFG KDW 2's. On tire rack thiers 215/40/18 KDW 2's for a $143 so my questions is the stock tire size on our car is 215/45/18 by dropping the 45 to a 40 what will the diffrence in looks and handling ablitlity be?

Thanks!

blk ss/sc 1

not sure but i got the 225/45-18 nitto invos from discount tire direct and love em

Werewolf SS

How do they handle and do they have better traction then the stock P Zero's?
If you race what do you launch at?

Beck

iTrader: (5)

i wouldnt drop to a 40 series. all you're doing is making it even harder to get traction. Keep a thicker sidewall and a wider tire it will look better because it will fill up the fender gap (even on a lowered car) and it will also give you better traction.

blk ss/sc 1

just got them 2 weeks ago so i havnt launched with them but so far everything has been awesome with them - quiet, good dry/wet traction

ridemlow03

Go with 245/40/18's. They are the perfect size for the stock rims. I have no rubbing issues and I just launched today. With no mounts or traction bars on I layed down 2 black stripes and no wheel hop. U will not get good traction with 215/40/18, its smaller in diameter then the stock which means it will spin easier.

blk ss/sc 1

thats what i was goin to go with at first but that seems liek to much of a difference.. i dont know that much about tires though

Beck

iTrader: (5)

i'm also running the 245/40/18's and i love them. running 7.5" wide rims though

ridemlow03

well it is obviously a difference in width. diameter wise i believe its only .1" bigger which isnt nothing. i think somebody on here has 245/40/18's and is lowered with no rubbing issues. dont quote me on that but i think there is somebody on here with it. i noticed a big difference with traction today, it gripped a hell of a lot better. all i know is you cant go wrong. once it warms up im going to be getting some enkei evo 5's, which are 7.5" wide and 35mm offset.

Beck

iTrader: (5)

im lowered with the 245/40/18's no rubbing here. eagle f1's great tires

ridemlow03

how much did you lower it? also, how wide and what size offset wheels do you have???

Beck

iTrader: (5)

lowered it with the eibach sportlines which i believe is 2.5" drop. 7.5" wide wheels cant remember the offset to be honest.

ridemlow03

ohh ok i got ya well atlease i know and everybody else know for sure that you wont have problems lowering your car with 245/40/18's. thanks for the info.

r0k0

215/45R18 to 215/40R18 = 3.3% too fast / 60MPH = 58MPH
215/45R18 to 235/40R18 = 0.8% too fast / 60MPH = 59.5MPH