Need help from Tire experts!
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Melting Slicks
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Need help from Tire experts!
Thinking of buying used Fikse FM5's wheels which are 18x9.5 and 18x10.5. Will my stock runcraps fit on these? What size tires will fit on these. I prefer a tire that has a side wall equal to the stock tires. I don't like the look of the small side wall I've seen on alot of forum cars. So can anyone recommend a tire that will look close to stock ? Thanks in advance.
Leo the Lion
aka Bill
Here's to the American and British grounds forces...... :cheers:
Leo the Lion
aka Bill
Here's to the American and British grounds forces...... :cheers:
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Re: Need help from Tire experts! (Leo the Lion)
When you go to a larger wheel, you have to have less sidewall in order to keep the overall diameter the same as stock, as to not mess with the TC, ABS systems, etc. The overall diameter of the tire is what's most critical.
Your stock wheels are 17" in the front, so if you upgrade to a 18", no, your runcraps won't fit. The rear 10.5 is also too wide for the stock 18" rear runcrap.
If you decide to go with these sizes, I would recommend a 265/35/18 front tire, and a 295/35/18 rear for proper overall tire diameter. The sidewall will be somewhat less, but not drastic.
:cheers:
Your stock wheels are 17" in the front, so if you upgrade to a 18", no, your runcraps won't fit. The rear 10.5 is also too wide for the stock 18" rear runcrap.
If you decide to go with these sizes, I would recommend a 265/35/18 front tire, and a 295/35/18 rear for proper overall tire diameter. The sidewall will be somewhat less, but not drastic.
:cheers:
