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Old 01-31-2018, 11:54 AM   #1
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Tire size

I am getting ready to go to 18" wheels. The fronts will be 8". I know the standard tire size is 225/40. I am trying to decide if a 235/40 or a 245/40 would be ok maybe even a 245/35. My concern is the 245/40 will be too tall (about 3%). Anyone doing these sizes? Thoughts?

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Old 01-31-2018, 03:10 PM   #2
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245/40/18 is too tall to clear the stock suspension but a lot of folks run that size with pss9 and other coilovers that have a small lower spring perch.
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THanks that is the info I needed. So I should stick to 225/235.

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I think Marvin aka swiftmotoring runs a 235/40/17 up front with the stock front struts, I can find out for sure Friday when I see him.
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The wheels are 44et and the fitment guide says more space for the suspension with the 235/40

A 245/35 is actually a little shorter (about .8%) and also gives more suspension room than stock

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