weird tire size question
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From: Hunterdon NJ
yup
I've found a set of ray track 18s but the tire sizes have me confused.
Can I put these on my car? yup yup
front
Size: 18x8.0
Offset: +30mm
Weight: 18.19lbs
Tire: 225/45/18
Rear
Size: 18x8.5
Offset: +33mm
Weight: 18.62lbs
Tire: 265/35/18
As you can see, the front has a larger sidewall than the rear... does that make sense? I have confirmed those are the right sizes...
Can I put these on my car? yup yup
front
Size: 18x8.0
Offset: +30mm
Weight: 18.19lbs
Tire: 225/45/18
Rear
Size: 18x8.5
Offset: +33mm
Weight: 18.62lbs
Tire: 265/35/18
As you can see, the front has a larger sidewall than the rear... does that make sense? I have confirmed those are the right sizes...
So it can be done!
Regardless, I think I'm going to run them for a while and then sell them or sell them right away and go 255.
You have to remember, add $50 or more to the shipping. Then add 13% for tax then add probably $50 for landing (depending on shipping company) Then the conversion to Canadian.
That's over $1000 Canadian. You're getting them at American prices in USD. Given the dollar is almost at par right now, but by the time I find the wheels it could have dropped or something.
Plus shipping, you have to wait and you never inspect the wheels first hand, all you have is photos. Not saying I don't trust sellers, but I prefer to buy first hand.
What tires came on your wheels for $700?
Regardless, I think I'm going to run them for a while and then sell them or sell them right away and go 255.
You have to remember, add $50 or more to the shipping. Then add 13% for tax then add probably $50 for landing (depending on shipping company) Then the conversion to Canadian.
That's over $1000 Canadian. You're getting them at American prices in USD. Given the dollar is almost at par right now, but by the time I find the wheels it could have dropped or something.
Plus shipping, you have to wait and you never inspect the wheels first hand, all you have is photos. Not saying I don't trust sellers, but I prefer to buy first hand.
What tires came on your wheels for $700?
I am going to run 235/45/18(f) 265/40/18(r), the diameters have to be same because I am AWD. Either that or 245/40/18 all around, but i like the wide stance more.
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Bestwat, so you got them with no tires. These are nearly brand new tires for $300 more, that makes these look great. Also, the tires that would have come with them would have been 265 as well. So it looks pretty common to run that fat then.
R35, yea I know it's a ratio, I just figured that kind of size difference wouldn't be evened out with that kind difference. the 35 to 45 is usually pretty substantial, but I guess a 225 to a 265 is a way greater difference than 10. I'm going to wait to see them and make my opinion then. I like the idea of running that fat rear tire. Everyone else who has run 265 on 8.5" has said it totally changes the feel and makes the car very well planted to the ground.
R35, yea I know it's a ratio, I just figured that kind of size difference wouldn't be evened out with that kind difference. the 35 to 45 is usually pretty substantial, but I guess a 225 to a 265 is a way greater difference than 10. I'm going to wait to see them and make my opinion then. I like the idea of running that fat rear tire. Everyone else who has run 265 on 8.5" has said it totally changes the feel and makes the car very well planted to the ground.
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