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Anyone running 245/40R18 on 18x8 et 33? Pics? Ride height setting?

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Old 07-25-2007, 03:44 PM
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Default Anyone running 245/40R18 on 18x8 et 33? Pics? Ride height setting?

I have searched and it is not really clear if this will fit without rubbing.

I run H&R Ultras, already have fenders rolled.

Just can't get enough traction with my 225/40R18s now. (Probably why they are bald;-)
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I'd like to hear answers too but what kind of tires do you have?
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Default Currently running a mismatched set of Falkens/and......???

I know I could go stickier tires and probably solve the problem too for summer at least. But honestly I think the tires look too skinny and want a fatter look too.
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I hear ya.
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245/40 would be a bit high. There are some running 235/40 and 245/35 but not 245/40.
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From searching I see several running 245/40r18! unsure of BS/offset/height/rim width
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It will be heavily dependent on what tire you choose.
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Default I'm running 245/40r18 Toy RA1s on my Audi now.

18x8.5 Enkei RPM2 rims.

I'm running STaSIS Tracksports and the front fenders are rolled...

no rubbing, not sure about ride height, but my car has been corner-balanced, so it's probably different on every corner.
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245/35/18 toyo TS1's on 8.5" et35 H&R No rolling....No rub but i'm at 26 front 26.25
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Default 245/40/18 PS2's (NT-01's for track use) 18X8.5 et 35 with LOT's of rolling

occasional rubbing but nothing serious
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