 Tire profiles, 17" -v.s.- 18" |
 Jul 3, 2005 - 4:22 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 11, '03 From Monterey, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
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 11, 2005 - 6:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 11, '05 From Bristol, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The speedo isn't affected that badly, the police havent done me for speeding, I still go by what it says on the dash. The acceleration is as good as it was before and that extra 5mm on the wall makes it corner son much quicker as there is more tread left on the tarmack when the tire stretches. I will never go back to 35's they destroyed my alloys
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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 DamDirtyApes QUOTE(SimmaDownNow @ Jul 3, 2005 - 9:22 PM)OK... Jul 3, 2005 - 4:36 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
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