Tires for 18x8" Wheels
#1
04-29-2010, 01:21 PM
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Tires for 18x8" Wheels
I'm pretty sure my OEM 235/50/18" tires were rubbing in the front on my aftermarket wheels last summer because the inner most part of the tire was very worn. I've since gotten an alignment so I'm no longer concerned about that being a problem, I just thinks it's a conflict with the offset and tire height. Anyways, since two of my tires are now bad I've been doing some research and I would like your opinion on the following sizes that could potentially better fit my aftermarket 18x8" wheels.
I've also been using the following (awesome) site for assistance:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
225/50/18
235/40/18
235/45/18 (seem pricier for some reason)
245/45/18 (seem pricier for some reason)
Maybe I'm forgetting a size, but I've been searching those. Keep in mind, I don't care if my speedo is off, I'll live. I just don't want to waste money on tires that start rubbing.
Also, any cheap tire recommendations? Keep in mind they're only for summer as well. Thanks everyone!
I've also been using the following (awesome) site for assistance:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
225/50/18
235/40/18
235/45/18 (seem pricier for some reason)
245/45/18 (seem pricier for some reason)
Maybe I'm forgetting a size, but I've been searching those. Keep in mind, I don't care if my speedo is off, I'll live. I just don't want to waste money on tires that start rubbing.
Also, any cheap tire recommendations? Keep in mind they're only for summer as well. Thanks everyone!
#2
04-29-2010, 01:34 PM
I think a 225 is a little on the narrow side for an 8inch rim. It is right at the max for 8 rims. I believe 225 is good for 6-8 inch rims.
I would go with a 235/45/18 if you need to get the height just a smidge down.
I would go with a 235/45/18 if you need to get the height just a smidge down.
#3
04-29-2010, 01:46 PM
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#5
04-29-2010, 02:13 PM
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Yes, but I might "need" that though so these things don't rub.
I've been reading the reviews about the Nankang NS-II and there are a lot of people out there with them on cars like BMW's and Infiniti's. So, we'll see. The 245/40/18 for $89 sounds damn tempting.
Also, check this out...
I've been reading the reviews about the Nankang NS-II and there are a lot of people out there with them on cars like BMW's and Infiniti's. So, we'll see. The 245/40/18 for $89 sounds damn tempting.
Also, check this out...
Last edited by RickAKATed10; 04-29-2010 at 02:16 PM.
#6
04-29-2010, 02:28 PM
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Do you get these professionally installed at a shop? perhaps you can test fit the sizes to check for rubbing?
#7
04-29-2010, 02:32 PM
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Yes I would, and that's a good call. I can always ask.
#8
04-29-2010, 02:37 PM
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I'd hate to see you run something with such a low profile and bend a rim on a silly pot hole one day.
#9
04-29-2010, 02:38 PM
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Been there, done that! lol So I know that I don't want to run into the same problem again.
#10
04-29-2010, 02:45 PM
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Maybe talk to the professional shop about a spacer if you really need to (if the 235/45s don't even work)