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Old 01-29-2008, 12:43 AM
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i want to get goodyear eagle f1 all season tires for my ss s/c. They dont offer 215/45/18 so i was wondering if i could use 225/45/18? would that effect my performance?
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nope thats what i have on my car right now
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the same tires also?
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Or you could go smaller, 225/40 or 235/40, if they offer either of those. That widens your choices quite a bit and looks great with a little less rubber showing but fills the fenders out better.
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not the same tires but the same size
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yes any of the above work. Please search next time kk.
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What is the absolutely widest tire i can fit on my stock Cobalt SS/SC rim? And any suggestions for a drag radial?
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well what would the difference in traction and what not be with 225/40's and 225/45's?
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probably no difference.
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well what would the difference in traction and what not be with 225/40's and 225/45's?
no traction diffrence,just better steerin response and feel the bumps better,and harsher ride
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so 225/40/18's would go just as good in the snow as 225/45/18's???????
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it has been stated that a 225/40/18 is the closest overall diameter compared to the stock size. and there is a ton more options. A lot cheaper as well.! I just ordered some and paid like 50 bucks a piece but i am a service manager and get the hook up




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