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Tire size questions on factory wheels.

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Old 05-23-12, 05:13 PM
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Default Tire size questions on factory wheels.

So before I begin I just want to say I have read a lot of threads and I really cant find the answer I'm looking for, so I guess these questions are for the tire guru's.

I plan on purchasing new tires for my IS350 and the plan is to run 235/45/18 on factory wheels up front but I'm not sure if I'm going to have any problems with rubbing because the vehicle is dropped 1.6 on Tein Springs up front. The other question I have is what's a good brand of tire to purchase that is quite? The reason I'm asking is because my current tires sound like a semi on the freeway. HaHa! I've thought about purchasing the BF Goodrich KDW's because of the aggressive tire tread but I would like to get members feedback and opinions.

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you shouldn't have any clearance issues w/ 235/40-18.

you will with 235/45-18, though.
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Originally Posted by projectdna
you shouldn't have any clearance issues w/ 235/40-18.

you will with 235/45-18, though.
Thanks for the reply.
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