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Which size tire for 18x7.5 et45 Evo5?

Old Sep 15, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Which size tire for 18x7.5 et45 Evo5?

What is the widest/best fitting tire I can run on a 18x7.5 Enkei Evo5 et45?

I was thinking 225 or 235/40/18.



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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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same as what would apply here;

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/whee...-tires-261061/
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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225-40 is perfect for a 7.5" wheel. You could go for a 235-40 if you want, but it's not necessary, and tires will be more expensive.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Jelly that you have a pair of ev05s
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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I didn't want to jack that thread... With 235 Toyo Proxes T1R's or Dunlop Star Specs there wouldn't be any fitment issues dropped on a set of KW Variant 2's would there?
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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225/40/18 to the OP
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by -TurboSS-
I didn't want to jack that thread... With 235 Toyo Proxes T1R's or Dunlop Star Specs there wouldn't be any fitment issues dropped on a set of KW Variant 2's would there?
235/40 will fit fine as long as you're not slammed. I don't think you have anything to worry about if you're on KW's
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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What would be better et35 or et45 if I was thinking of a Brembo swap? Or do the Evo5's even work with the Brembo setup?

On a side note how do you like the Stance coilover's, Boossted? I bought KW Var3's for my Focus but didn't get to put them on before I sold it, but was thinking of getting them again since the build quality looked great. I'd love to try the JBP's with Bilsteins, but they are pretty pricey. If I can work it I'll try to get them though. I love Bilstein. I almost got the PSS9's for my Focus. I think that is the model.



Edit: Oops, I guess it is et45 or et35 on the 18x7.5.... The et42 is on the 17x7's.

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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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35 would be almost perfectly flush. 45 will be fairly deep in the wheel wells. 35 will look FAR better!
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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do +35 with 225/40/18
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 05:31 AM
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So the et35 is more dished then the et45? Would a staggered fitment look good? Or go just 35's?


I hope these fit over the Brembo kit as it is on sale and I'm thinking about picking up a set.
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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go all 35's
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