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Old 03-02-2005, 05:54 PM
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Tire size question???

Looking for advice, opinions or any comments you would like to bring to the table.

I'm getting my Centerline RPM's next week and am debating over what tire size to get. Let me preface this by stating that I'm lowered with H-Sport springs, and the wheels will be 18x7 with a +42mm offset.

Do I go with:

205/40-18 : 12.2" radius : 24.5" dia

215/40-18 : 12.4" radius : 24.8" dia

Stock is:
205/45-17 : 12.1" radius : 24.3" dia

I've seen others riding on:
215/45-17 : 12.3" radius : 24.6" dia

Are any of you that are lowered using the 215/45-17 or the 215/40-18 experience any rubbing issues?

I'm currently running on FLIK Wasps and 215/35-18 and do not rub. Just want a little more cushion on the new wheels.

Thanks! :smile:
 
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Old 03-02-2005, 06:23 PM
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more cushion...I would try 215/45/17's ParadaSpecII's. :smile:
 
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Old 03-02-2005, 06:28 PM
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I've got 215/40/17's Falkens Azenis ST-115s. The ride is too harsh for me, I'm also on H-sports. I'd go with 215/45's.
 
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