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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Can i put 245/45/18 on stock 18's all around

Like the title says, i searched but couldn't find an answer for this question.
I have 4 brand new 245/45/18 and want to know if i can mount these on the stock coupe 18's without any issues.
I have an 03 coupe.

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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I wouldn't do it, too tall for the front, would look way bad.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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No. The taller tires in the front will **** up your speedometer. But depending on the tires, I might buy two off you
 
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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You can use that size but you'd be better off with 245/40X18's....
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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Thanks for the imput guys, i would love to trade ya for 2x 225/45/18 but i'm toronto. they are yokohama advan s4, all with stickers.
As for looks, i didn't think you can notice the difference between a 225 and a 245 without looking very closely.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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I have 245/45/18's on for winter use. The front is def a little tall, but it works for winter use in my case. I probably should have gotten 225/45, but I already had new 245/45's and wanted to be able to rotate them front to back. They do cause some ABS chatter.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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I have 245s all around, bought it that way, looks good and runs fine
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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i know the front is a little too tall but i think i might end up using them, just because i already have them. It worked for some of you guys so i guess it will be fine.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by slim17265
I have 245s all around, bought it that way, looks good and runs fine
can u or anyone post pics of tires 245/45 all around on the g wit stock 18 rims? i wanna do the same too. i wanna be able to rotate to get more life out of the tires.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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^I've never seen anyone do this before so don't think there's any pics out there.
If you don't have the cash to buy the tires... I suggest you not get a rear wheel drive car.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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I ran 245/45/18 all around and it looked great!! The car actually handled really well with this set up too. Speedometer wasn't off to my knowledge and my VDC never acted up.

I don't have any pics but it filled in the tire gap perfectly with my drop so it looked really good and proportionate.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 03:08 AM
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245/40/18 is better no?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:46 AM
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245/40 is probably a little better, yes. Depending on your drop, 245/45 might be a little too tall for the front, I know that in my case I do rub the liner on big bumps/dips while at speed.

I can try to snap some today as I still have my OEM winter setup on with the 245/45 all around.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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^^yea that would be great thanks. i like the 45 profiles becus of the extra cushion too
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by saywat?
^^yea that would be great thanks. i like the 45 profiles becus of the extra cushion too
I definitely notice more roll and bounce, but I'm not driving hard during the winter so no biggy. here are the pictures I snapped yesterday (sorry for phone pictures):





I'm glad that it's getting to be about that time I take these off.
 
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