Hello All,
I am going to be changing over my 17x8 ET47 stock style 44s over to some style 193 18x8s ET35. I thought about getting staggered, but I decided I wanted to keep it squared.
When doing some tire size researching on here and other places, the recommended sizes for the front is 225/40Z/R18 or 235/40Z/R18.
I noticed the rear recommendation is different: 225/35Z/R18 or 235/35Z/R18.
Why is the recommendation for the rear sidewall height smaller than the fronts when going from 17 to 18 wheels? Right now I run 225/45Z/17 all around, so not sure as to why the uniform tire size changes when you go to 18 inch wheels. I wouldn't think it would be a rubbing issue, considering I see people running 19" wheels on here all the time, or perhaps my logic is flawed?
I currently have a 02 325Ci with stock sport suspension/ride height.
Thanks again! Recommendations on tire sizes welcome, I still cannot decide if I should go with 225 or 235 width. I currently run 225 width on 8" wide rims and they are almost flush with the rim, barely any stretch. I am not sure what difference I'd see in going 235 width but again, recommendations are welcome. :thumbup:
I am going to be changing over my 17x8 ET47 stock style 44s over to some style 193 18x8s ET35. I thought about getting staggered, but I decided I wanted to keep it squared.
When doing some tire size researching on here and other places, the recommended sizes for the front is 225/40Z/R18 or 235/40Z/R18.
I noticed the rear recommendation is different: 225/35Z/R18 or 235/35Z/R18.
Why is the recommendation for the rear sidewall height smaller than the fronts when going from 17 to 18 wheels? Right now I run 225/45Z/17 all around, so not sure as to why the uniform tire size changes when you go to 18 inch wheels. I wouldn't think it would be a rubbing issue, considering I see people running 19" wheels on here all the time, or perhaps my logic is flawed?
I currently have a 02 325Ci with stock sport suspension/ride height.
Thanks again! Recommendations on tire sizes welcome, I still cannot decide if I should go with 225 or 235 width. I currently run 225 width on 8" wide rims and they are almost flush with the rim, barely any stretch. I am not sure what difference I'd see in going 235 width but again, recommendations are welcome. :thumbup: