Need help with new Tires
07-19-05, 05:24 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by Neo
Because the width of the rims and the width of the tires are not optimal for a 8/9.5 245/285 setup. I know there are guys that push the limits even more and that's fine. I just personally would not do it, especially since the car is my daily and I take my family all over in it.
With wider rims (8.5/10), the tires will be more within the tolerance.
And yes, for the Salinas, my vote would be 245/275. If you are worried that it is not OEM, the GS340 Sport edition that is available in Europe comes with the Salinas and they run 245/275. This is a Lexus edition and not an "aftermarket" edition like L-Tuned/TRD.
With wider rims (8.5/10), the tires will be more within the tolerance.
And yes, for the Salinas, my vote would be 245/275. If you are worried that it is not OEM, the GS340 Sport edition that is available in Europe comes with the Salinas and they run 245/275. This is a Lexus edition and not an "aftermarket" edition like L-Tuned/TRD.
07-19-05, 05:55 AM
#17
Lexus Test Driver
On the subject of sizes in general for 245/40 and 275/35 in 18”, there are slight variations between brands. Here’s what I found off tirerack site for specs:
Bridgestone S03 25.6 for both front/rear
Dunlap sp9000 25.7 for both front/rear
Goodyear GS-D3 25.7 (F) and 25.5 (R)
Mich PS2 25.7 (F) and 25.6 (R)
Mich PS 25.8 (F) and 25.7 ( R)
Mich PS A/S 25.9 (F) and 25.8 ( R)
Yoko AVS Sport 25.7 (F) and 25.6 ( R)
Yoko AVS es100 25.6 (F) and 25.5 ( R)
Avon Tech 500 25.7 (F) and 25.5 ( R)
Kumho 712 25.7 (F) and 25.5 ( R)
Kumho ASX 25.7 (F) and 25.6 ( R)
Pirelli Pzero M+S 25.7 (F) and 25.6 ( R)
Of all the sizes, the Mich Pilot Sport All Season have the biggest variance from the others. In the winter, I run the Mich PS A/S in a 245/45/17 and because of the larger size 25.9 vs a typical 25.7, I do have a slight rub in the front fender well when turning my wheels all the way to the left. It’s not a big deal but I wonder why Mich tends to run larger than everyone else
Bridgestone S03 25.6 for both front/rear
Dunlap sp9000 25.7 for both front/rear
Goodyear GS-D3 25.7 (F) and 25.5 (R)
Mich PS2 25.7 (F) and 25.6 (R)
Mich PS 25.8 (F) and 25.7 ( R)
Mich PS A/S 25.9 (F) and 25.8 ( R)
Yoko AVS Sport 25.7 (F) and 25.6 ( R)
Yoko AVS es100 25.6 (F) and 25.5 ( R)
Avon Tech 500 25.7 (F) and 25.5 ( R)
Kumho 712 25.7 (F) and 25.5 ( R)
Kumho ASX 25.7 (F) and 25.6 ( R)
Pirelli Pzero M+S 25.7 (F) and 25.6 ( R)
Of all the sizes, the Mich Pilot Sport All Season have the biggest variance from the others. In the winter, I run the Mich PS A/S in a 245/45/17 and because of the larger size 25.9 vs a typical 25.7, I do have a slight rub in the front fender well when turning my wheels all the way to the left. It’s not a big deal but I wonder why Mich tends to run larger than everyone else
07-19-05, 06:03 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by Neo
Because the width of the rims and the width of the tires are not optimal for a 8/9.5 245/285 setup. I know there are guys that push the limits even more and that's fine. I just personally would not do it, especially since the car is my daily and I take my family all over in it.
With wider rims (8.5/10), the tires will be more within the tolerance.
And yes, for the Salinas, my vote would be 245/275. If you are worried that it is not OEM, the GS340 Sport edition that is available in Europe comes with the Salinas and they run 245/275. This is a Lexus edition and not an "aftermarket" edition like L-Tuned/TRD.
With wider rims (8.5/10), the tires will be more within the tolerance.
And yes, for the Salinas, my vote would be 245/275. If you are worried that it is not OEM, the GS340 Sport edition that is available in Europe comes with the Salinas and they run 245/275. This is a Lexus edition and not an "aftermarket" edition like L-Tuned/TRD.
There is a way to get the Salinas still from Europe?
So you think a daily driver would be OK with the 245/275 setup right?
07-19-05, 06:19 AM
#19
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Originally Posted by CinFulxGS4
I thought you said running 245 on the 8 inch would be bad day to day? Or is the worry just with the rears at 285?
07-19-05, 06:30 AM
#20
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My only worry now is rubbing with the L-Tuned drop. Sounds like the sizes are fine for the wheels but you figure with the L-Tuned drop maybe the diameter is smaller for a reason on the factory Salina package...
I PM'ed Drew for his 2 cents... Think I will PM Flossn too...
I PM'ed Drew for his 2 cents... Think I will PM Flossn too...
07-19-05, 11:16 AM
#21
Originally Posted by CinFulxGS4
I thought you said running 245 on the 8 inch would be bad day to day? Or is the worry just with the rears at 285?
There is a way to get the Salinas still from Europe?
So you think a daily driver would be OK with the 245/275 setup right?
There is a way to get the Salinas still from Europe?
So you think a daily driver would be OK with the 245/275 setup right?
07-19-05, 11:45 AM
#22
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Tires were ordered...
TireRack had the best price...
245/40-18 BFGoodrich G-Force Sports
275/35-18 BFGoodrich G-Force Sports
$640.00 shipped 2 day FedEx so I can get them on Sat. morning.
Will let everyone know if they are as quiet and sticky as reviews indicate.
TireRack had the best price...
245/40-18 BFGoodrich G-Force Sports
275/35-18 BFGoodrich G-Force Sports
$640.00 shipped 2 day FedEx so I can get them on Sat. morning.
Will let everyone know if they are as quiet and sticky as reviews indicate.
07-19-05, 04:34 PM
#23
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by CinFulxGS4
My only worry now is rubbing with the L-Tuned drop. Sounds like the sizes are fine for the wheels but you figure with the L-Tuned drop maybe the diameter is smaller for a reason on the factory Salina package...
I PM'ed Drew for his 2 cents... Think I will PM Flossn too...
I PM'ed Drew for his 2 cents... Think I will PM Flossn too...
07-19-05, 05:14 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by CinFulxGS4
Tires were ordered...
TireRack had the best price...
245/40-18 BFGoodrich G-Force Sports
275/35-18 BFGoodrich G-Force Sports
$640.00 shipped 2 day FedEx so I can get them on Sat. morning.
Will let everyone know if they are as quiet and sticky as reviews indicate.
TireRack had the best price...
245/40-18 BFGoodrich G-Force Sports
275/35-18 BFGoodrich G-Force Sports
$640.00 shipped 2 day FedEx so I can get them on Sat. morning.
Will let everyone know if they are as quiet and sticky as reviews indicate.
good luck with them. I have BFG touring TAs on my ES and they are very quiet and comfy.
hey John, what offset are the front Salinas again? I think they are 18x8, +45 right?
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