Tire Question.
05-07-2003, 04:21 PM
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Tire Question.
I’m looking at purchasing18x7.5’s wheels (all around) for my ’98 C230 and I’m having a problem finding a decent tire that will fit and that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. My first choice was the Dunlop SP Sport 5000, because they seem to be the best value for the money without losing performance, however, it doesn’t appear that they come in the size that I need. I’m looking for 225/45/18’s up front and 255/35/18 in the back. Are there any suggestions on a tire that will fit my needs? I’m assuming that the size I have selected is also the best for my needs, but I ‘m willing to listen to any advice that you guys may have. I suppose I should also note that I intend on adding ProKit Springs at the same time, or shortly there after.
05-07-2003, 05:02 PM
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you have several issues with this question
#1.) 18x7.5 ... you should really look for an 18x8
#2.) 225/45-18 is too tall (think 225/40-18)
#3.) 255's won't fit a 7.5
#4.) do not stagger the tire size on non-staggered wheels
#1.) 18x7.5 ... you should really look for an 18x8
#2.) 225/45-18 is too tall (think 225/40-18)
#3.) 255's won't fit a 7.5
#4.) do not stagger the tire size on non-staggered wheels
Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 05-08-2003 at 09:01 AM.
05-08-2003, 08:44 AM
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Thanks
Harris, I believe he does. Now if I could just figure out what I was thinking when I posted this question. Any way, Luke, you are without a doubt an expert on the subject and the sole reason that I shop at Tirerack. It goes without saying that I appreciate your insight. Will 7.5 vs. 8’s make that big of a difference? In a perfect world, I’d like to have the 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 combo, but the manufacture doesn’t make those sizes. In order to have those sizes, I’ll nearly double what I’m paying for my wheels and I’m wondering if it’s really worth it for a half inch. Once again, any insight it appreciated.
05-08-2003, 09:02 AM
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Originally posted by TJMJR
Harris, I believe he does. Now if I could just figure out what I was thinking when I posted this question. Any way, Luke, you are without a doubt an expert on the subject and the sole reason that I shop at Tirerack. It goes without saying that I appreciate your insight. Will 7.5 vs. 8’s make that big of a difference? In a perfect world, I’d like to have the 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 combo, but the manufacture doesn’t make those sizes. In order to have those sizes, I’ll nearly double what I’m paying for my wheels and I’m wondering if it’s really worth it for a half inch. Once again, any insight it appreciated.
Harris, I believe he does. Now if I could just figure out what I was thinking when I posted this question. Any way, Luke, you are without a doubt an expert on the subject and the sole reason that I shop at Tirerack. It goes without saying that I appreciate your insight. Will 7.5 vs. 8’s make that big of a difference? In a perfect world, I’d like to have the 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 combo, but the manufacture doesn’t make those sizes. In order to have those sizes, I’ll nearly double what I’m paying for my wheels and I’m wondering if it’s really worth it for a half inch. Once again, any insight it appreciated.
05-08-2003, 11:11 AM
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Thanks
Luke,
Thank you! Luckily I found them in a 18x8.5. I think that'll work well for a '98 C230. I'm going 18x8.5 all around to allow for rotation. I've decided on the Kumo's 712's from tirerack (assuming their not directional). Can you offer any advice of proper offsets. How's 20 all around? I think I heard 35(F) and 38(R) . . . but I'm not sure.
Thank you! Luckily I found them in a 18x8.5. I think that'll work well for a '98 C230. I'm going 18x8.5 all around to allow for rotation. I've decided on the Kumo's 712's from tirerack (assuming their not directional). Can you offer any advice of proper offsets. How's 20 all around? I think I heard 35(F) and 38(R) . . . but I'm not sure.
