Final Rims&Tire Dilema (Luke please).
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Final Rims&Tire Dilema (Luke please).
Hello,
I have to take a final decision.
Now I have original Brabus Monoblock VI 17*8 ET 30 225/45 all around. GoodYear F1.
I wanted to change to Brabus Monoblock VI 18*8.5 ET30 and 18*9.5 ET35. Pirelli Rosso.
I tought all was ok, but I have read that 225 in a 8.5 wheel is to stretched and I would have no rim protection, and that 255 on a 9.5 wheel will be a lot to stretched and the tire wont touch the roads in the borders and too much in the center. Also, I will have no rim protection at all at rear.
I don't know why Brabus don't do 18*8 and 18*9.
It is safe to do the change? What will I lose doing it, etc...
Best Regards and thanks.
Ruben.
I have to take a final decision.
Now I have original Brabus Monoblock VI 17*8 ET 30 225/45 all around. GoodYear F1.
I wanted to change to Brabus Monoblock VI 18*8.5 ET30 and 18*9.5 ET35. Pirelli Rosso.
I tought all was ok, but I have read that 225 in a 8.5 wheel is to stretched and I would have no rim protection, and that 255 on a 9.5 wheel will be a lot to stretched and the tire wont touch the roads in the borders and too much in the center. Also, I will have no rim protection at all at rear.
I don't know why Brabus don't do 18*8 and 18*9.
It is safe to do the change? What will I lose doing it, etc...
Best Regards and thanks.
Ruben.
Last edited by rubensans; Oct 9, 2005 at 06:41 PM.
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it's 18' rims; not 19'.
At front I have to put ET30 because I have big brakes.
Will 235 dit front without rubbing?
Will 265 fit rear without fender rolling?
Best Regards.
Ruben.
At front I have to put ET30 because I have big brakes.
Will 235 dit front without rubbing?
Will 265 fit rear without fender rolling?
Best Regards.
Ruben.
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Then in 18 8.5 and 18 9.5 the 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 are the best sizes?
Wont 18' 255 be too stretched on a 18' 9.5 RIM?
Will I have to lower my car for visual issues switching from 17 to 18? Right now I have evolution pakg which is already lowered.
Best Regards.
Ruben.
Wont 18' 255 be too stretched on a 18' 9.5 RIM?
Will I have to lower my car for visual issues switching from 17 to 18? Right now I have evolution pakg which is already lowered.
Best Regards.
Ruben.
