winter tires..
09-17-07, 10:04 AM
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winter tires..
So I was wondering if 225/40/18 in the front and 235/40/18 would do fine for winter season? I'm talking about winter tires..i know thinner is better during snow..but just wondering if 235 is too thin for the rear...
09-17-07, 11:37 AM
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Sorry can't really answer your question but:
I have 255/40/18 on the rear. I heard narrower is better too but last winter I got great performance with these tires. Not sure it would make much difference to go with a narrower tire.
I have pirelli snowsport 240
I have 255/40/18 on the rear. I heard narrower is better too but last winter I got great performance with these tires. Not sure it would make much difference to go with a narrower tire.
I have pirelli snowsport 240
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why are you thinking about 235/40R18 in the rear? the proper size is 255/40R18.
If you are sticking with OEM 18" wheels, then go with 225/R40 fronts and 255/40 rears. If you want to be able to rotate your winter tires each season (meaning taking the tire off the wheel to rotate) just get 235/40R18 all-around. 235/40's works fine on either 8" or 8.5" wide wheels.
If you are sticking with OEM 18" wheels, then go with 225/R40 fronts and 255/40 rears. If you want to be able to rotate your winter tires each season (meaning taking the tire off the wheel to rotate) just get 235/40R18 all-around. 235/40's works fine on either 8" or 8.5" wide wheels.
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yea..kinda newbie question. this is the first time im owning a RWD vehicle. I have been driving AWD for 7 years.. so I can run 235s all around for RWD? dont have I have keep a stagger setup?
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one of my friend can get me a really good deal on a set of winter tires..
but the biggest size is a 235/40/18. is it ok to run 235/40/18 on the is350? its not wise right? or should i go with 225/40/18 in front and 235/40/18 rear?
but the biggest size is a 235/40/18. is it ok to run 235/40/18 on the is350? its not wise right? or should i go with 225/40/18 in front and 235/40/18 rear?
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I would recommend going with a 17" rim/tire setup. A tire with a taller sidewall will be better in the snow. I have an IS350 w/ the 18" setup but switch to a 17" combination for winter driving. So far, I have had no problems in getting around. Sacrifice a bit of dry handling for better snow/ice traction.
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