Tire size question
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Tire size question
Looking for some input. I have a 2004 6 speed and am looking at replacing the tires. Book says tires that come with the car are 225/45R18. The tires that came with the car when I bought it a year and a half ago are 245/40R18. What is the major difference? I'm inclined to go with what it has currently but don't know if that size is hurting the performance of the car. I don't do anything with the car other than drive it to work and normal daily stuff (errands, drop off child at sitter, etc.) but I do like push her when I'm in the mood. Thoughts or suggestions?
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Looking for some input. I have a 2004 6 speed and am looking at replacing the tires. Book says tires that come with the car are 225/45R18. The tires that came with the car when I bought it a year and a half ago are 245/40R18. What is the major difference? I'm inclined to go with what it has currently but don't know if that size is hurting the performance of the car. I don't do anything with the car other than drive it to work and normal daily stuff (errands, drop off child at sitter, etc.) but I do like push her when I'm in the mood. Thoughts or suggestions?
The most important part is picking the size that has the tire for you, as there are offerings in one size that are not available in the other, and vice versa.
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I would say choosing between these two sizes is less important than choosing the right make/model of tire.
Either size will work fine. Just don't pick some craptacular Nexen or Ling Long tires.
Either size will work fine. Just don't pick some craptacular Nexen or Ling Long tires.