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Correct tire size for AWD?

Old 02-28-11, 10:57 PM
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Question Correct tire size for AWD?

Hey guys my gf is about to pick up a set of Algernon Intelessee II.
She owns a 2010 is250 AWD and the specs are:

F 18x8 +36
R 18x9 +36

I'm lost on what tire size to equip her wheels with since they're staggered and she owns a AWD is250. It's stock height now but she will drop her car later but nothing aggressive, possibly a few inches. So hoping you gurus out there can give us a few suggestions for tire size? thanks

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No one can help..?
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I would think stock RWD tire sizes will work for this which are F: 225/40/18 and R: 255/35/18.
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Originally Posted by BounceNY
I would think stock RWD tire sizes will work for this which are F: 225/40/18 and R: 255/35/18.
No! Do not use the RWD sizes, they are staggered OD.

There is a thread which contains the correct staggered width with the same OD for various sizes for the AWD. I'd take a search for that.

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
No! Do not use the RWD sizes, they are staggered OD.

There is a thread which contains the correct staggered width with the same OD for various sizes for the AWD. I'd take a search for that.

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Ummm....the OD is the same as stock AWD 17's (225/45/17). Yes, staggered setup has been up for debate, but those that went staggered while keeping OD as close to stock as possible have had no issues. He also bought wider rear rims.
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Originally Posted by BounceNY
I would think stock RWD tire sizes will work for this which are F: 225/40/18 and R: 255/35/18.
The problem is these aren't stock RWD 18" sizes (well, front is, but the rear isn't correct for a RWD 2IS)

That's where the disconnect here is.
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Originally Posted by BounceNY
Ummm....the OD is the same as stock AWD 17's (225/45/17). Yes, staggered setup has been up for debate, but those that went staggered while keeping OD as close to stock as possible have had no issues. He also bought wider rear rims.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4352/97906342.jpg
Right, but you didn't post the stock RWD sizes.

The stock RWD sizes are 225/45R17 and 245/45R17 or 225/40R18 and 255/40R18.

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Thanks for the clarification Jeff & Kurtz.
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Originally Posted by BounceNY
Ummm....the OD is the same as stock AWD 17's (225/45/17). Yes, staggered setup has been up for debate, but those that went staggered while keeping OD as close to stock as possible have had no issues. He also bought wider rear rims.
So this seem like a good size to go with since its very close to stock OD
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hold on for the AWD the height of the tire should b same all the way around
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