18 X 8.5 Tire Size??
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18 X 8.5 Tire Size??
I am looking for what tire size is good to use with 18 x 8.5 wheels. I do not want any rubbing. Will I need to make any suspension adjustments? Will it be better to use the same size tire all around for easy rotation? What about tire brands? What do you guys use? I am looking for around $150 each. This is on a C230 Komp. Sport. Thanks.
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depends on the weather
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From: Bay Area/ Sacto
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bajaiman - You have the new body style, so I think fitment would be different.
Benz916 - I've just recently been told that I should not go larger than 7.5. Do you think that you could get away with another inch? What kind of rims do you have? This suks, because I found a nice set of rims, but they are 8.5. Also, where are you located in Sac.? Maybe I can come and check out what you have.
Luke@tirerack - I looked at tirerack and found that there are options that contain 18 x 8.5. Does this mean that there will be no problems with this size for all 4 wheels? My main concern is the front because of turning, etc. Regarding tires is 225/40-18 good for all 4 with this option?
Thanks guys.
Benz916 - I've just recently been told that I should not go larger than 7.5. Do you think that you could get away with another inch? What kind of rims do you have? This suks, because I found a nice set of rims, but they are 8.5. Also, where are you located in Sac.? Maybe I can come and check out what you have.
Luke@tirerack - I looked at tirerack and found that there are options that contain 18 x 8.5. Does this mean that there will be no problems with this size for all 4 wheels? My main concern is the front because of turning, etc. Regarding tires is 225/40-18 good for all 4 with this option?
Thanks guys.
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1998 C230
I checked my rims...they are 18 by 7.5 in the front and 18 by 8.5 in the rear and i have 225/40/18 in the front and 255/35/18 in the rear and there is no rubbing. I drive a 1998 c230. I live in the Natomas area....right by Arco Arena. If you want to meet up we can. Where you from?
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1998 C230
I no longer have your email address and maybe I can get it through this site but im not really sure how to do that...I did get your message a while back...and I responded up to meeting up on Sunday on howe or something like that, but I dont think I got a message back from ya. We can meet up on the weekend sometime so i can show u my set up. email me and let me know... randhawa66@hotmail.com
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03' E55 AMG
i know this is ridiculous, BUT
will a 215/35 fit on 18x8.5 wheel.
just let me know if it will work, not if it is safe or recommended.
if not, what is the smallest tire i can get on there?
thanks in advance.
will a 215/35 fit on 18x8.5 wheel.
just let me know if it will work, not if it is safe or recommended.
if not, what is the smallest tire i can get on there?
thanks in advance.
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I have some 17x7.5 (I think) 235/45zr/17, is that possbile or is my wheel 17x8.5? How do they make 225 tires fit a 7.5 or 8.5? vice versa
I have some tires that are 225/45zr/17 on 17x7.5 or 17x8.5. I dont know, what are my options? What size 17 does AMG make, and what are the different sizes for 17 wheels and tires? How a does a 225 and 235 tire will fit the same wheel. How many different tire sizes are there for a wheel.
If I upgrade from 17x7.5 what are the best size wheel and tires in 18 and 19 inch? Im new to the technical aspect of these cars, sorry for these questions.
I have some tires that are 225/45zr/17 on 17x7.5 or 17x8.5. I dont know, what are my options? What size 17 does AMG make, and what are the different sizes for 17 wheels and tires? How a does a 225 and 235 tire will fit the same wheel. How many different tire sizes are there for a wheel.
If I upgrade from 17x7.5 what are the best size wheel and tires in 18 and 19 inch? Im new to the technical aspect of these cars, sorry for these questions.
Last edited by thegentleMAN; Mar 8, 2004 at 04:27 AM.
