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Old 28 Feb 2004, 02:16 am
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Ok you tire experts out there...Just ordered a new set of wheels, 18x8s. I would like to run 225/40x18 front and 245/40x18 rear (I know can't rotate) my question is...will the different sizes cause problems with the ABS, Traction Control, & speedo reading?? Also, anyone know how much the Chrome wheels on our GT weighs? Thanks
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Old 28 Feb 2004, 02:23 pm
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Realizing that each brand and model of tire may vary somewhat, the standard GT tire and the 225/40R18 are virtually identical in rolling circumference and thus revolutions per mile. Since the 225/40's would be on the front, your speedometer would be right on and the traction control should not be adversely affected.

Now for the rear. The 245/40R18 is approximately .6" larger diameter and is approximately 2.6% fewer revolutions per mile. This is near the edge for the anti-lock brakes. I have heard 3% as the maximum variance allowable for the anti-lock brakes but have no confirmation on that. If that is true then you would be OK on the ABS also.

Sorry but I don't know what the weight of the GT rims is.
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Old 28 Feb 2004, 11:00 pm
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Michael, Thanks for the haeds up...I'll probably stick w/225/40x18 all around.
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Old 29 Feb 2004, 11:48 am
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gccruiser, welcome to the forum.
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Old 29 Feb 2004, 11:24 pm
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Thanks IRPT...I e-mailed you a question regarding your DI taillights a little while back. I now have those thanks again. Getting back to the wheels... I bought a set of Boyd's Smoothie II's, in 18x8. Those Goodyear F1's might be a choice, or Yoko AVS ES 100, or Bridgestone RE750. I know every one has different needs, wants and desires in tires, but what would you guys recommend out there??
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Old 01 Mar 2004, 12:41 am
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Thanks IRPT...I e-mailed you a question regarding your DI taillights a little while back. I now have those thanks again. Getting back to the wheels... I bought a set of Boyd's Smoothie II's, in 18x8. Those Goodyear F1's might be a choice, or Yoko AVS ES 100, or Bridgestone RE750. I know every one has different needs, wants and desires in tires, but what would you guys recommend out there??
gccruiser, I have the Goodyear Eagle F1's on my Cruiser, really like them alot! More info and a pic at this link

http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...ms=goodyear,f1
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Old 17 Mar 2004, 09:23 am
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I've got 235/40-18 s-03's going on some 18x8 35 offset wheels. I'll let you know how they fit later this week.

just for reference...

205/50-17 =25.07" od (production GT)
225/45-17 =24.97" od
235/45-17 =25.33" od
225/40-18 =25.09" od
235/45-18 =25.40" od

fingers crossed...
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Old 17 Mar 2004, 11:29 am
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I've got 235/40-18 s-03's going on some 18x8 35 offset wheels. I'll let you know how they fit later this week.
jg, don't forget to post some pics!
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Old 17 Mar 2004, 09:22 pm
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What is the width of the stock GT 17" chrome rims? I like the stock rims but am looking to up size the tires a little.
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Old 17 Mar 2004, 10:28 pm
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mcruz,

The stock GT wheel is only a measly 6" wide. Not much upsizing to do. 215 is about the maximum width you can go on this wheel.

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