Tire Recommendations

[adjennin]

I just picked up some new wheels that are 5x114.3 with a 35mm offset and am trying to decide on tires. What does everyone recommend with this setup? 235/40/18 or 225/40/18?

Thanks

[jackal2000]

uhhhh how big are they? 17's, 18's etc?

[adjennin]

sorry they are 18s

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

225/40/18 is good for not messing with your speedometer that much.

[Alero2k4]

I am running 225/40/18, but I do wish I had the 235's

[adjennin]

The speedo difference is either -.28% with the 225 or +.97% with the 235 so it is pretty minor. I was more concerned with whether or not it would rub with the wider tires, but the tire width difference is only 1/4" from the 225 to the 235.

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

if the wheel itelf dosn't rub, then you should be fine. for handling purposes, I would suggest the 235's then.

[adjennin]

Sounds good. I test fit the wheel and there is plenty of room.

[adjennin]

Just in case anyone is interested here is a preview. It was not sitting on the hub securely since I did not put any bolts on but you get the idea.

those are some nice rims

[adjennin]

Thanks they are enkei rs7s. I will have tires on them by Tuesday and I will try to get some pics then.

[MixtapeMessiah]

for 18's Id go with 225's thats what I got and they work great and besides that they dont f*ck with the odomotor, Id recommend a ecm flash

[Oldsman]

pssssssssss 225. i got 255/40 r18's

[adjennin]

Damn those are some big tires. Do you have any pics?

[IRONDOG442]

This is what I am running on my Intrigue (daily driver) and these are the best tires I have ever owned (trust me I have owned a few sets)

Michelin Pilot XGT Z4
225/40ZR/18/95W M+S

I have ran these tires for 3 years... Do yourself a favor and don't skimp and buy cheap tires like Wanli, Aurora, Cooper, Yokohama, Nitto etc. Nice rims with Cheap tires is pointless.

I can post pics of the tread and sidewall if you want more info.

Oldsman I have the same size as you do because our rims are what GM chose for our wheels because they are from GM show vehicles. I think GM might know a little bit about tires too.

They're sharp lookin rims!

[adjennin]

I have heard some great things about Michelins. Markup is not very high on them either so tire places wont usually try to sell them to you.

[TwistedDreams]

dont get 235 because I hae them and they spray the side of the car with mud and dirt and other grim everytime it rains

[MixtapeMessiah]

I got kumho escta 225/40zr/18's, there a summer time so they suck since it rains or snows lol, Im lookin at gettin me sum BFGoodrich g-force t/z kdw, nice wet and dry and they look awesome, Falken and kumho have great tires too

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

Originally Posted by AleroUnderConstruction

dont get 235 because I hae them and they spray the side of the car with mud and dirt and other grim everytime it rains

225's do it too. :P