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Quick wheel/tire question

Old 09-17-15, 06:25 AM
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I wanted to purchase all around 18x8 +45 - 225/45/18 from a member here for IS350 RWD. I just realized that our stock size is 225/40/18. Will that extra 5 cause problems with rubbing etc ?
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R u lowered? If not you should be fine as the difference in wheel diameter is 5.
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Originally Posted by Zynthe
R u lowered? If not you should be fine as the difference in wheel diameter is 5.
No, all stock. I did some quick research, but still unclear....whats the speedometer difference ? and are there any REAL issues with ABS and traction getting thrown off ?
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Originally Posted by kolyan
No, all stock. I did some quick research, but still unclear....whats the speedometer difference ? and are there any REAL issues with ABS and traction getting thrown off ?
Speedo difference should be minimal. Maybe 5km/h Its not like you're changing rim sizes. Just the side walls of the wheels are smaller. The ride would be a little bumpier as there is less air between the ground and wheels to absorb the impact.
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Originally Posted by Zynthe
Speedo difference should be minimal. Maybe 5km/h Its not like you're changing rim sizes. Just the side walls of the wheels are smaller. The ride would be a little bumpier as there is less air between the ground and wheels to absorb the impact.
You mean less bumpier? Going from 40s to 45ss, taller tire
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Originally Posted by kolyan
You mean less bumpier? Going from 40s to 45ss, taller tire
LOL yes less bumpier i read you are going to smaller tires. my mistake.
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Originally Posted by Zynthe
LOL yes less bumpier i read you are going to smaller tires. my mistake.
Didn't fit, rubbing
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