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.

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/4653/img1500smalllr5.jpg

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/1300/img1501smallsc7.jpg

[acold7dusta]

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.

[olds_03]

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]

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

[adjennin]

I got a hell of a deal on Yokohama AVS ES100s so it looks like I will be going with those unless I find somethign terribly wrong about them.

[Redog]

They are cool looking, but I don't know if they are going to sit right. I tries to put on a set of rims with a 35 offset and they wobbled like crazy

[SweetNLow]

They are cool looking, but I don't know if they are going to sit right. I tries to put on a set of rims with a 35 offset and they wobbled like crazy

uhh......... i think your crazy dude. my rims are a +35 offset and well ya...... youve seen my car on hte highway doing 107mph

[adjennin]

Well I sure hope there wont be problems with them. I did get the hubcentric rings. BTW, I am also doing a total overhaul and installing KYB AGX struts, eibach pro-kit springs, new strut mounts and I have the SSBC 12" brake kit in the garage but I may wait until my current brakes are worn out a bit more to install. I just replaced both front hubs about a month ago as well.

[kwhauck]

i recommend the kumho 711s from tire rack, great tire and as cheap as they are you can afford to go through them quickly, i think last time mine for a little over $70 a tire with shipping.......