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Mar 16, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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Hello Luke,

I know someone has probably asked this before but I was too lazy to search thru the acrhives..my question is what is the optimal tire size for a 18" wheels on a w208 coupe with a 1.5" drop. I wanted to go 235/40/18 fr and 255/35/18 r but the local tire shop recommend that I go 225/40/18 on the fr.

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how wide are the wheels?
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you should go with 235 for the fronts, and 265 for the rears.

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you should go with 235 for the fronts, and 265 for the rears.

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I would recommend
225/40-18
255/35-18
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Quote:
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how wide are the wheels?

The wheels are 18x8.5 all the way around I wish I would have bought them staggered
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the 225/40-18 on all four corners
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Thanks everyone for your input..Luke did you get my e-mail about the wheel repair?
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