sktn77a

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OK, this has been discussed in the past but the experience was mixed; some people running 235/40x18s on the front had no problems with rubbing while others had rubbing on the plastic fender liner. What about 235/45x17s on the front?

I want a tad wider tire on the front for more protection of the rim and I want a little more sidewall height to maybe improve ride a little. I know, going to a 235 width tire will only increase sidewall height by a 1/4" at the most, but every little bit helps!

juice14

just get whatever you want. if it rubs. geta heat gun and heat the fender linner and push it in a little bit. rubbing will go away forever!!!
dont get something you dont want just because a piece of plastic wont allow you

mikez

what are you lowered on

sktn77a

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MikeZ: Not lowered - standard suspension.

Juice14: I'm hoping some people can answer my question based on having 235s on their car.

istundra

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most importantly.. what type of wheels? Do you have the specs? IE. oem 2IS fronts are 18x8 +45MM offset.

juice14

Yea I have 235's on my car. I have 235/35/19 which is slightly bigger diameter than the 235/40/18 and also larger diameter than the 235/45/17.
I had to do the heat gun thing with mine though. I dont think you will have to do it with 235/45/17.
Off course wait until you hear it with someone with your same wheels, just to make sure, then get them

mdgrwl

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^Juice, what offset are you running your 235 with? I want to go to a 235 for my next tire, but I'm not sure I can fit it. I'm almost maxxed out. Right now I'm running a 225/35/19 8.5in wheel with a 23 offset. No rubbing, did the heat gun.
I really want to bump up to the 235 but think I'll start rubbing like crazy.

DaSyce

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I have 235/40/18 A/S on the front of my 350. I experience slight rubbing while turning at near full lock. (Sport Pack)

juice14

WOW. my offsets are 8.5 with a +36 offset on the front. maybe a 235/30 you wont rub, but thats way too skinny IMO. 235/35/19 might be fine, maybe youll rub on the fenders instead of the fender liner. dont take my opinion, im not 100% sure.

mdgrwl

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Yeah.. I'll just wind up sticking w/ 225's... to much of a headache for a trial and error type of thing.

sktn77a

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Yeah, stock wheels - 17x8 or 18x8, 45mm offset.

jbuffett

I have 225's and they only rub under very odd circumstances, mostly when I'm going slow and have the front tires turned about 45 degrees.

Srd555

I am on the stock wheels and not lowered. (Non sport)

I have 235/40 -18 on the front and here is my experience.

With the Nitto invos I would rub slightly at full lock and coming to a stop while moving forward. Strangely it did not rub while reversing at full lock. It did this from day 1 till about 6000 miles were put on the tire. After that it stopped.

I just put on 4 Sumitomo HTR Z III tires with the 235/40 -18 up front. They have not rubbed once.

Hope this helps others.

sktn77a

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225s (stock) or 235s? And are you running stock 18" wheels?

rule1223

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235 is not any better than 225, for the front, do not bother.