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R50/53 Tire choice? (18") Advice needed!

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Tire choice? (18") Advice needed!

Hi guys!

My rubbers need replacing and I just cannot decide which size to go. Currently I am running 205-40-18 on RFT Dunlops and would definetely like to switch to non RFT. I was looking at Paradas Spec2 215-35-18, but it seems the tyre is quite a bit smaller. The other choices would be 225-35-18 and 215-40-18. Please bear in mind that I had my car lowered on H&R -35mm springs and that I use 15mm spacers, where I got some rubbing when the car was full, despite clipping the arches a bit. The wheels are JCW R105 (7J), offset 52.

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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not sure about the 52mm offset, i run 18x7.5" on my 04, its stock but im getting ready to slam it on some Vmaxx coilovers, and im on 215/35/18 with no rubbing at all. dont know about after i lower it, but ill cross that bridge when i get there

car looks nice, i like the rims. maybe stay with 205 but bump down to a 35 series instead of 40 series.. idk if they have 205/35/18 though. i think they do though.
 
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