Question for you tire/fitment/suspension gs300 pros out there - ASA AR1's 18"
11-23-06, 05:17 PM
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Question for you tire/fitment/suspension gs300 pros out there - ASA AR1's 18"
I'ds to drive around).
So, from all the fitment/suspension/tire-wheel experts out there, will I have clearance being lowered 1.5" but going with 245 45 18's and not the 40's? Thanks so much for your thoughts and opinions.
MIke LG
So, from all the fitment/suspension/tire-wheel experts out there, will I have clearance being lowered 1.5" but going with 245 45 18's and not the 40's? Thanks so much for your thoughts and opinions.
MIke LG
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11-24-06, 05:25 PM
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I recently changed my tires to:
225/45/18 on 8" with +35mm, and
235/45/18 on 9" with +38mm.
My car is lowered on RSR springs.
Driving in LA with 35 and 30 profile tires elavated my blood pressure from trying to avoid potholes. Unfortunately one of my front wheel has bent lip before switching the tires.
I don't have rubbing issues. Back tucks in about 1/4".
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225/45/18 on 8" with +35mm, and
235/45/18 on 9" with +38mm.
My car is lowered on RSR springs.
Driving in LA with 35 and 30 profile tires elavated my blood pressure from trying to avoid potholes. Unfortunately one of my front wheel has bent lip before switching the tires.
I don't have rubbing issues. Back tucks in about 1/4".
Good luck.
11-24-06, 07:35 PM
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width for the asa ar1's is 8" wide
the wheels are 8" wide and tirerack recommends 245 40 18 for tire size but again I would like a little more rubber to "cushion" the ride and make it not so harsh, so 245 45 18 with an 8" wheel, front and back, with 35 mm offset, and lowered 1.5" with the eibach pro kit - will this fit without creating rubbing issues or creating too harsh a ride - oh and new kyb shocks while I'm replacing the springs - thoughts appreciated.
11-24-06, 08:06 PM
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245/45/18 that's the same size tire i had on my 1st gen gs and the same sprigs and shocks you are metioning, but there was still a small wheel gap. go lower or maybe even 225 or 235/50/18. i hate wheel gaps, thats just my opinion.
oh yea no rubbing what so ever.
oh yea no rubbing what so ever.
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