18x8 wheels tire question

whitecruiser · 09-12-06, 04:21 PM

18x8 +50 offset... will 225/45/18 tires rub? (on a coupe)

amplified · 09-12-06, 04:53 PM

not likely on a coupe, on a sedan probably. i had that exact setup on a sedan and the rear passenger side rubbed. but it also depends on the manufacturer of the wheel. different manufacturers measure offsets differently.

whitecruiser · 09-12-06, 05:14 PM

so would it be safe to just run 225/40/18 tires?

amplified · 09-12-06, 05:18 PM

it's likely to be the same, the coupe has a larger wheel well than a sedan so the profile of the tire shouldnt matter much (other than for speedo/odometer issues). its more the width of the rims, offset and width of the tires that matters more.

whitecruiser · 09-12-06, 05:20 PM

well i'm planning on getting 18x8 Piaa Super Rozza wheels. Which tire size would you recommend.

amplified · 09-12-06, 05:27 PM

225/40/18 is closer to stock, therefore it doesnt affect your odo as much, but the ride will be a bit harsher than a 45 series tire. basically its just looks vs comfort.

also if there are lots of potholes on the streets around your area you might wanna think about getting a tire with a larger profile to protect the wheels for getting bent. if they're smooth the lower the profile the better lol.

whitecruiser · 09-12-06, 05:30 PM

how do you go about comparing two different size rims w/ tires, in this case stock vs. the 18" to deteremine if their overall specs. are the same?

thanks again for help.

amplified · 09-12-06, 05:32 PM

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

most people recommend being within +/- 3% of stock

whitecruiser · 09-12-06, 05:41 PM

sorry but i'm a newbie. Just got the legend last week and it came w/ aftermarket 17" wheels. Can you please tell me the specs. on the stock tires?

Thanks

amplified · 09-12-06, 05:43 PM

205/60/15

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09-12-06, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
amplified Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 826 Car 1: '91 L Sedan iTrader: (2)	not likely on a coupe, on a sedan probably. i had that exact setup on a sedan and the rear passenger side rubbed. but it also depends on the manufacturer of the wheel. different manufacturers measure offsets differently.

09-12-06, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
whitecruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 413 Car 1: 95 L Coupe iTrader: (2)	so would it be safe to just run 225/40/18 tires?

09-12-06, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
amplified Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 826 Car 1: '91 L Sedan iTrader: (2)	it's likely to be the same, the coupe has a larger wheel well than a sedan so the profile of the tire shouldnt matter much (other than for speedo/odometer issues). its more the width of the rims, offset and width of the tires that matters more.

09-12-06, 05:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
whitecruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 413 Car 1: 95 L Coupe iTrader: (2)	well i'm planning on getting 18x8 Piaa Super Rozza wheels. Which tire size would you recommend.

09-12-06, 05:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
amplified Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 826 Car 1: '91 L Sedan iTrader: (2)	225/40/18 is closer to stock, therefore it doesnt affect your odo as much, but the ride will be a bit harsher than a 45 series tire. basically its just looks vs comfort. also if there are lots of potholes on the streets around your area you might wanna think about getting a tire with a larger profile to protect the wheels for getting bent. if they're smooth the lower the profile the better lol.

09-12-06, 05:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
whitecruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 413 Car 1: 95 L Coupe iTrader: (2)	how do you go about comparing two different size rims w/ tires, in this case stock vs. the 18" to deteremine if their overall specs. are the same? thanks again for help.

09-12-06, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
amplified Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 826 Car 1: '91 L Sedan iTrader: (2)	http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html most people recommend being within +/- 3% of stock

09-12-06, 05:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
whitecruiser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 413 Car 1: 95 L Coupe iTrader: (2)	sorry but i'm a newbie. Just got the legend last week and it came w/ aftermarket 17" wheels. Can you please tell me the specs. on the stock tires? Thanks

09-12-06, 05:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
amplified Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 826 Car 1: '91 L Sedan iTrader: (2)	205/60/15

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