 Tire profiles, 17" -v.s.- 18" |
 Jul 3, 2005 - 4:22 PM
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OK, so right now I have some 17" wheels with tires size 215 40R 17 83W. Soon I will be upgrading to 18" wheels and I want to get tires with either the same profile tire, or a higher profile. I DO NOT like low profile tires (neither the look, nor the diminished cornering ability appeals to me). So, I want to know whats the highest profile tire that I can put on the 18s safely, so I can keep my cornering ability and that won't rub on my wheel well. . Also, extra credit to anyone who can break down and explain all the different numbers in the tire size ratings (which numbers correspond to width, height, etc...). I used to know all this, but I always forget it when the time comes to get new tires... All input will be appreciated!
- Luis -------------------- "To be the man, you have to beat the man..."
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Jul 3, 2005 - 4:36 PM
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QUOTE(SimmaDownNow @ Jul 3, 2005 - 9:22 PM) OK, so right now I have some 17" wheels with tires size 215 40R 17 83W. Soon I will be upgrading to 18" wheels and I want to get tires with either the same profile tire, or a higher profile. I DO NOT like low profile tires (neither the look, nor the diminished cornering ability appeals to me). So, I want to know whats the highest profile tire that I can put on the 18s safely, so I can keep my cornering ability and that won't rub on my wheel well. . Also, extra credit to anyone who can break down and explain all the different numbers in the tire size ratings (which numbers correspond to width, height, etc...). I used to know all this, but I always forget it when the time comes to get new tires... All input will be appreciated! - Luis [right][snapback]308002[/snapback][/right] You have low profile tires right now. And with 18 inch rims you are only gonna get low profile. Also the lower the profile, the better the cornering. If u dont like low profile, go with 15s. |
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SimmaDownNow Tire profiles Jul 3, 2005 - 4:22 PM
lagos 215 is width 40 is height 17 is size 83w is a s... Jul 3, 2005 - 4:26 PM SimmaDownNow When I say I don't like "low profile... Jul 3, 2005 - 5:37 PM lazer_mjj 225/40/18 is a good set up, I changed to these fro... Jul 4, 2005 - 6:23 AM Supersprynt I have 215/35/18s and i HATE them, would never go ... Jul 4, 2005 - 11:43 AM Galcobar 225/40 on 18s? Holy crap is your speedo out of wha... Jul 4, 2005 - 12:09 PM Supersprynt 18's with 35mm sidewall are the same as stock ... Jul 4, 2005 - 12:24 PM
lazer_mjj The speedo isn't affected that badly, the poli... Jul 11, 2005 - 6:59 AM |
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