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Old 02-06-2014, 08:13 AM
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Found a set of wheels I want on Craigslist.. I know the oem tire size for my car is 235/50/18 but those tires are 245/45/18 will that be ok or will they ware down really funny and uneven?
 
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Old 02-06-2014, 08:44 AM
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Perfectly fine to run that tire size
 
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Old 02-06-2014, 08:54 AM
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Ok sweet! I didn't want the insides to wear out really fast and the other part of the tire to be fine
 
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Old 02-06-2014, 08:56 AM
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As long as the tire is properly inflated you shouldnt' run into any issues like that.

My sidewalls on my 245/45/18s were pretty tough, I have found running 34 PSI to be the best wear all around.
 
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I don't know why the recommended size is different from 2005-2006?
 
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Because the suspension was slightly different.

235/50/18 was a TOUCH too tall on the rear strut on the 00-05. 245/45/18 is only a hair shorter.
 
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Ok you don't think they'll rub on my strut or anything cornering,going over bumps, driving etc?
 
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Old 02-06-2014, 03:28 PM
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They came off a Grand Prix I'm pretty sure they'll bolt right up
 
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You'll be fine.
 
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