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Should i get 225/40 or 235/40 Goodyear F1 GS-D3 on my 18x8.5 BBS CH?

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Old 04-06-2006, 05:53 AM
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Default Should i get 225/40 or 235/40 Goodyear F1 GS-D3 on my 18x8.5 BBS CH?

I'm currently running Toyo Proxes 4 in 235/40 size with no rubbing issues. But, the Toyos are known to run narrower than other tires. I don't want to roll my fenders either. Since my CH's are 8.5" wide, I'm thinking of going with 235's again for some added rim protection. But I'm worried that the Goodyears may rub.
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Default I would go 235s. 225 on an 8.5 will be that stretched euro look and your rims won't be protected.

Basically they won't fit right.
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2nd. However, we can't accurrately answer that without knowing how much your car is lowered.
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Default It's lowered with Bilsteins and H&R Sports

I believe the drop on the front was about 1.25" and the rear was 1".

The 225's are listed within the recommended rim width range albeit on the upper end.
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depending on the actual tire width it is risky. I would play it safe with the 235.
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Default H&R sports don't ride so low up front, I like my 235's on my 8" wide wheels

my car looks a bit lower than yours. I haven't autocrossed in a while, but I don't think it was rubbing then. Normal driving it doesn't rub. Than again, we are talking apples to organges with your wheels vs mine.
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