What size tires should I get for a 18 x 8.5" wheel?
12-03-2006, 02:28 PM
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Tire size numbers mean this ---->
<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Ftires%2Ftiretech%2Ftechpage .jsp%3Ftechid%3D46">tire size decoder</a></li></ul>
12-03-2006, 02:39 PM
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great info, and "better" depends on tire compound
My 235/40-18 AVS tires had much better traction than the 225/45-17 potenzas on my stock wheels. My current 225/40-18 R compound dunlop ssr's have much more traction than the AVS's.
I might try 255/35-18 michelins the next time. If I could get more of the same dunlops I would.
I might try 255/35-18 michelins the next time. If I could get more of the same dunlops I would.
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12-03-2006, 02:54 PM
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I like the 255's as they don't look as stretched as some tires on 8.5" rims
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44443/p9140798.jpg"></center><p>235/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on left (previous tires)
255/35/18 Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S on right (current tires)
255/35/18 Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S on right (current tires)