275/35R18 in stock rim, would it fit?
#1
275/35R18 in stock rim, would it fit?
Hi,
I did use the search, but didn't find any thread that could answer me at 100%.
So, I would like to install that size on tire (Michelin Sport) 275/35R18 on my stock 8 rims. Would that fit? if yes, can that damage anything on my car? (ABS, touching body..etc)
I used http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecal...?action=submit to check the ratio and the Diameter Difference: 1.55%
Rim Width Range: 9 - 11, I guess the 8 rims are 8 -10 right???
Thank you in advance.
Simon.
I did use the search, but didn't find any thread that could answer me at 100%.
So, I would like to install that size on tire (Michelin Sport) 275/35R18 on my stock 8 rims. Would that fit? if yes, can that damage anything on my car? (ABS, touching body..etc)
I used http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecal...?action=submit to check the ratio and the Diameter Difference: 1.55%
Rim Width Range: 9 - 11, I guess the 8 rims are 8 -10 right???
Thank you in advance.
Simon.
#3
Re: Fat Tire!
Originally posted by Rotary Nut
I put 245/40WR18's on mine and they fit just right.
I put 245/40WR18's on mine and they fit just right.
#4
Well a search will come up with various threads I started about this. I wanted a set of Ultra high performance tires so I would not be left in the lerch if it snows around here.
The amount of snow we get here does not warrant (at least in my book) the added expense and time of getting dedicated snows on separate wheels. There are no tires in the OEM size of 224/45 so I went to the wider size in a Sumitomo HTR+ Ultra high performance all season tire. Handeling is about the same. wet handeling is better and they work great in the slush and snow. I didn't get them to go bustin' over snow drifts.
They are noticebly quieter and smoother than the Potenzas though. They still do the things wide tires do such as following grooves and such but that is to be expected for the width.
See this thread for pics!
The amount of snow we get here does not warrant (at least in my book) the added expense and time of getting dedicated snows on separate wheels. There are no tires in the OEM size of 224/45 so I went to the wider size in a Sumitomo HTR+ Ultra high performance all season tire. Handeling is about the same. wet handeling is better and they work great in the slush and snow. I didn't get them to go bustin' over snow drifts.
They are noticebly quieter and smoother than the Potenzas though. They still do the things wide tires do such as following grooves and such but that is to be expected for the width.
See this thread for pics!
#8
I use 275/35/18 Hoosiers for Autocross on the stock rims. Typically, the profile of a Hoosier is MUCH more square than a street tire, and they touch nothing, not even under a full load.
They will fit fine. There are a couple of pictures of the 275's mounted at the link in the signature.
They will fit fine. There are a couple of pictures of the 275's mounted at the link in the signature.
#9
tpryor, Saw your car, very nice...
Would you use street 275's tires for everyday drives?
I'm looking to purchase the Michelin Sport or Sport Cup.
Can you fit a finger between the tire and 8 body?
This is my big concern to order the tires and they don't fit because they touch the inside of my 8.
Thanks
simon.
Would you use street 275's tires for everyday drives?
I'm looking to purchase the Michelin Sport or Sport Cup.
Can you fit a finger between the tire and 8 body?
This is my big concern to order the tires and they don't fit because they touch the inside of my 8.
Thanks
simon.
#10
Originally posted by sto16
tpryor, Saw your car, very nice...
Would you use street 275's tires for everyday drives?
I'm looking to purchase the Michelin Sport or Sport Cup.
Can you fit a finger between the tire and 8 body?
tpryor, Saw your car, very nice...
Would you use street 275's tires for everyday drives?
I'm looking to purchase the Michelin Sport or Sport Cup.
Can you fit a finger between the tire and 8 body?
The Pilot Sport is a GREAT tire, and the profile is less square than the Hoosier, so I think it will be fine. The Pilot Sport Cup is a track tire, and all I really know about it is that the two people I know that bought them, wore them out in 5000 miles and they didn't stick any better than the Pilot Sports (this was on a Boxster).
Yes, I can fit a finger in there. When the car comes back from an autocross run, I wipe the entire surface of the tire down by hand (to remove the rocks picked up by the tire), and I can reach every part of the tire (except the bottom, obviously) with no issues.
And, with cornering forces well above 1g, they don't hit. There is no way you'll reach that kind of cornering on the street, so I think it will be fine. Now, if you lower it..........who knows.
#12
Originally posted by rxeightr
The Hoosiers in your link were 245/35/18.
Am I missing something?
The Hoosiers in your link were 245/35/18.
Am I missing something?
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