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      01-10-2015, 04:02 PM   #1
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New set of tires

Hello,

Will get a new set of tires very soon as mine are worn out.

Need advice. Below are some numbers to guide but can't make the decision yet.

Front wheel: 18" x 9" et42
Rear wheel: 18" x 10" et25



Front tire options:
245/40-18 (total diameter 653mm, sidewall 98mm)
Current, but rubs.

245/35-18 (total diameter 629mm, sidewall 86mm)
Clears the diameter and sides to avoid rubbing, but drops more so need to match the rear.

255/35-18 (total diameter 635mm, sidewall 89mm)
Clears the diameter, but each side will extend by 5mm which may cause rubbing? Or look ugly?



Rear tire options:
275/35-18 (total diameter 649mm, sidewall 96mm)
Current, no prob.

285/30-18 (total diameter 629mm, side wall 86mm)
Will match with 245/35 on front, but isn't too much on 10" width wheel?
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      01-26-2015, 10:15 PM   #2
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Hi buddy,

how much are you dropped?

275 will work no doubt.. tire choise is also relevant..

245/40 with 275/35 is a nice combo for 18" and if you like some really nice light steering, 235/40 is also an option.

if your getting rubbing at 245, why would you try to go 255 up front?

285 on 10" should fit fine, once again tire brand/style will matter

when are you gonna come for a drive in Dubai mate? i wanna check out your hood. > actually, better you dont, i don't need another expense atm while saving up for my next …upgrade.

seriously mate, drop in for a coffee
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      01-27-2015, 09:12 AM   #3
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I'm probably going to get mass flamed for this, but I don't care. For the past couple months, I've been running Nankang Noble 2 tires on my ///M in 245 and 275 sizes. I have been absolutely THRILLED with the tires. I got the whole set mounted and installed for around $450. They have performed wonderfully in the rain, light snow/ice, etc. Honestly, unless I'm thinking about it at the time, I can tell no difference in daily driving between them and high priced Continentals or Michelins.

I bought them in the first place because I only needed a tire to last a few months until Spring when I put my new wheels/tires on, but I'm seriously considering buying them whenever I need tires now. They have been fantastic.
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