tires too wide

[Tom and Marj Green]

I tried to get just a little bit wider and mounted the 245/40 tires. but the clearance between the spring seat and the tire sidewall was only 1/16" - not enough . . . so I learned and am now running 235/40, and they work great. just thought you'd like to know the results of the experiment.

[purple04]

15,16,17,18? Wheel size and offset?

[Tom and Marj Green]

good questions -
Wheels are Motegi DPK 8x18, offset +40, tires are Kumho hi-performance ECSTA SPT, and we swaped the OE struts for H&R coil-over conversion. these spring seats were nearly identical in diameter, so that was not a factor. by the way, the new SPT tires stick BETTER THAN glue; I pass cars trying to race me on either the inside or outside - 'tis easy to get around anyone!

[Supercharged]

Think you could fit a 235/45/18 tire or a 245/45/18 on a rim with +35mm ofset. I have 235/40s now and its just to low of a profile. I want somethig with a little more rubber

Thanks
Steven

[Fodder4U]

It's funny but discounttire.com recommends 225/40 18s and 235/40 18s and that is it on tires sizes with 18s

[Supercharged]

so, you guys think a 235/45/18 tire will fit?

[PT-ERA]

Any Pics? I've been wanting to get Motegi's for my car, so I'd love to see how they look on yours.

[8)] Cruise on!

[bobs turbo pt]

yes pics please!!

[Striker]

Motegi wheels like Bruent's ones ?

[Wicked_PT]

quote:Originally posted by Supercharged

so, you guys think a 235/45/18 tire will fit?

It will fit. I have 235/45/18 in my PT. I also have a 1.75" drop in the rear and a 1.25" drop in the front with the Ground Force srpings I have installed. I recently went with a 235/50/18 tire in the rear to give it a jacked up Hot-Rod look. My rear tires are for Trams Ams. You just need to make sure that all your tires have the same speed rating. Mine are all "z" rated.