bigal1

I will finally be getting my custom forged wheels next week. I ordered 18x8/18x9. What tire sizes would you suggest?? All info appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Al

turbo_pwr

As long as your offsets are correct, you should be able to pull off a 225 or 235 front 265 or 275 rear

bigal1

The offsets are +54 in front, and +65 in the rear. Should I do 235 in front? I am lowered an inch. I think 265 should be o.k. in the rear. What do you think. 275 might rub right?

Jim@tirerack

I would not go over the 225/40R18 in the front. The extra height on the 235/40R18 on a lowered car and I think you may be asking for trouble. On the rear a 255/35R18 or 265/35R18 would be the widest I would recommend. The 275/35R18 is just going to make the car understeer like crazy.
If I can help let me know.

turbo_pwr

I've fit 225 on a 9" rim in the front with a 1.5" drop. So I am pretty sure 235 won't be a problem at all. But Jim would know more then me.

bigal1

So it sounds like sticking with 225/40r18 and 255/35r18 is the best bet. I would like to go with 265's but I don't want more understeer.

Jim, what do you recommend for SoCal weather. Not much rain, usually mid 70's to low 80's. I have a MY04 and have had no problems with the RE050's. I am open to suggestions for tires. I would like S03's but don't know that I want to pay that right now. So any info on tires that compare nicely with RE050's.

kitwetzler

I have 225/40r18 + 255/35r18 dunlop supersports on my wheels, (18x8/18x9 45/55 offset OZ Superleggeras) and I get some mild rub in the rear, even after rolling the fenders a bit. guess I'll have to roll them harder.

bigal1

How low are you? I am a little surprised that you are getting rub. Wait maybe it's the +55 rear offset. Mine are +65, I don't expect any rubbing issues. How do you like your tires?

kitwetzler

no, the dunlop supersports are HUGE. they are larger than most 265 street tires. I dig them, but dunno how they will do on the track yet. I think I'll reserve judgement until I get them onto the track.

I think the +55 rear offset IS the problem.

bigal1

when you say huge, do you mean the contact patch?