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Aug 8, 2006, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by lil'evil_evo
A 245 is not stretched at all. I thought the same thing at first, but I was wrong as well. The 245 matches up perfectly just like Cal told me it would 
You have to remember it's not just the size you want to look at it's the overall diameter that matters most. The Falken 615 in a 245/40 will not be stretched at all.
You have to remember it's not just the size you want to look at it's the overall diameter that matters most. The Falken 615 in a 245/40 will not be stretched at all.
Using my Yokohama AVS ES100's as a example:
245/40 is 25.6 inches in diameter with a tread width of 9.4" and a section width of 9.8 inches.
255/35 is 25.1 inches in diameter with a tread width of 9.8" and a section width of 10.1 inches.
A 245/40 is a taller tire that is why there are rubbing issues. The 255/35 is (AVS) exactly the same diamter as the stock Advan's. The only rubbing issues that you'll have is only with the offset your running such as both of us running a 9" wheel with a 29 offset.
I just look at it if I'm gonna buy wider wheels, I'm gonna buy wider tires to go along with them. If your not up to modifying your fenders or whatever it takes to run that tire you should opt for a skinnier wheel/tire setup.
BTW.....your car looks nice.
Aug 9, 2006, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Corey
I wasn't trying to make it like it was really stretched, but a 245 won't fit like a 255 IMO. It's still not as wide as a 255. A 245/40 will be taller than a 255/35 and even a 235/40 series tire. I stated in a previous post that I've owned all these size tires and the only one to give me rubbing issues was the 245/40. If your tires are rubbing at full lock making u-turns, a different spring isn't gonna fix that being it's hitting/rubbing the fender linning like mine did.
Using my Yokohama AVS ES100's as a example:
245/40 is 25.6 inches in diameter with a tread width of 9.4" and a section width of 9.8 inches.
255/35 is 25.1 inches in diameter with a tread width of 9.8" and a section width of 10.1 inches.
A 245/40 is a taller tire that is why there are rubbing issues. The 255/35 is (AVS) exactly the same diamter as the stock Advan's. The only rubbing issues that you'll have is only with the offset your running such as both of us running a 9" wheel with a 29 offset.
I just look at it if I'm gonna buy wider wheels, I'm gonna buy wider tires to go along with them. If your not up to modifying your fenders or whatever it takes to run that tire you should opt for a skinnier wheel/tire setup.
BTW.....your car looks nice.
Using my Yokohama AVS ES100's as a example:
245/40 is 25.6 inches in diameter with a tread width of 9.4" and a section width of 9.8 inches.
255/35 is 25.1 inches in diameter with a tread width of 9.8" and a section width of 10.1 inches.
A 245/40 is a taller tire that is why there are rubbing issues. The 255/35 is (AVS) exactly the same diamter as the stock Advan's. The only rubbing issues that you'll have is only with the offset your running such as both of us running a 9" wheel with a 29 offset.
I just look at it if I'm gonna buy wider wheels, I'm gonna buy wider tires to go along with them. If your not up to modifying your fenders or whatever it takes to run that tire you should opt for a skinnier wheel/tire setup.
BTW.....your car looks nice.
Did you ever own a 245/40/18 on a 9 inch wide wheel on your evo?
245/40/18 are a great fit for an 8.5" wide wheel. However, on a 9 inch wide wheel they are slightly stretched. Therefore the sidewall measurements will be a little bit under your 1010tire calculator reference above. In addition, they are a tad shorter in width, and will not have an issue rubbing, so long as you are not slammed to the ground.
Your 255/35/18's fit on the rim nicely. However, they rub with the stock fenders at certain ride heights. Why, because they stick out too far. A 245/40/18 will be slightly stretched on a 9 inch wide wheel. Thus, decreasing the sidewall height, and keeping the tire width a smudge shorter. This smudge of a difference will be enough on most lowered applications to not cause rubbing.
Go and take a look at the GG MR IX with the Work XD-9 18x9 on his car. He is lowered nicely, running 245/40/18 and doesnt rub at all.
Later,
Nathan
Aug 9, 2006, 10:42 AM
#35
Originally Posted by outsider
I run 255/35/18 BFG KDW's on 18x9 Advan's... they ride awesome and handle very well. They look great too IMO...
I highly recommended them. Just be aware that they are a noisy tire.
I highly recommended them. Just be aware that they are a noisy tire.
Aug 9, 2006, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by EVO Nathan
If you were correct, then I would agree with you. But, I dont agree.
Did you ever own a 245/40/18 on a 9 inch wide wheel on your evo?
245/40/18 are a great fit for an 8.5" wide wheel. However, on a 9 inch wide wheel they are slightly stretched. Therefore the sidewall measurements will be a little bit under your 1010tire calculator reference above. In addition, they are a tad shorter in width, and will not have an issue rubbing, so long as you are not slammed to the ground.
Your 255/35/18's fit on the rim nicely. However, they rub with the stock fenders at certain ride heights. Why, because they stick out too far. A 245/40/18 will be slightly stretched on a 9 inch wide wheel. Thus, decreasing the sidewall height, and keeping the tire width a smudge shorter. This smudge of a difference will be enough on most lowered applications to not cause rubbing.
Go and take a look at the GG MR IX with the Work XD-9 18x9 on his car. He is lowered nicely, running 245/40/18 and doesnt rub at all.
Later,
Nathan
Did you ever own a 245/40/18 on a 9 inch wide wheel on your evo?
245/40/18 are a great fit for an 8.5" wide wheel. However, on a 9 inch wide wheel they are slightly stretched. Therefore the sidewall measurements will be a little bit under your 1010tire calculator reference above. In addition, they are a tad shorter in width, and will not have an issue rubbing, so long as you are not slammed to the ground.
Your 255/35/18's fit on the rim nicely. However, they rub with the stock fenders at certain ride heights. Why, because they stick out too far. A 245/40/18 will be slightly stretched on a 9 inch wide wheel. Thus, decreasing the sidewall height, and keeping the tire width a smudge shorter. This smudge of a difference will be enough on most lowered applications to not cause rubbing.
Go and take a look at the GG MR IX with the Work XD-9 18x9 on his car. He is lowered nicely, running 245/40/18 and doesnt rub at all.
Later,
Nathan
I said in a previous post that a 245 will be stretched on a 9" wheel. I never denied that, but why run a skinny tire on a wider wheel?
It still won't be stretched enough to compisate that its still a larger tire in diameter. It may not rub, but it's still skinnier and taller.My 255's BARELY rubbed my rear fenders with my S-Techs on my car and everyone knows how low they are. It all has to do with your camber.
Quit being a pu$$y Nathan and get some meat on those new wheels. If you get 245's on those wheels while having coilovers, I'm gonna kick you in the nuts next time your up here.
BTW.....next Friday is the day of tune.
Aug 9, 2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Corey
The only reason my 255's rubbed is cause of my offset. There are plenty of guys running 255's on 9" wheels without issies cuase they have a 35 offset. I have no rubbing issues in the front of my car with the 255 as a I with the 245. My 245's were on a 8.5" wheel and when they were changed out for 235/40's you could see that the 245's were taller with both tires off the rims.
I said in a previous post that a 245 will be stretched on a 9" wheel. I never denied that, but why run a skinny tire on a wider wheel? It still won't be stretched enough to compisate that its still a larger tire in diameter. It may not rub, but it's still skinnier and taller.
My 255's BARELY rubbed my rear fenders with my S-Techs on my car and everyone knows how low they are. It all has to do with your camber.
Quit being a pu$$y Nathan and get some meat on those new wheels. If you get 245's on those wheels while having coilovers, I'm gonna kick you in the nuts next time your up here.
BTW.....next Friday is the day of tune.
I said in a previous post that a 245 will be stretched on a 9" wheel. I never denied that, but why run a skinny tire on a wider wheel?
It still won't be stretched enough to compisate that its still a larger tire in diameter. It may not rub, but it's still skinnier and taller.My 255's BARELY rubbed my rear fenders with my S-Techs on my car and everyone knows how low they are. It all has to do with your camber.
Quit being a pu$$y Nathan and get some meat on those new wheels. If you get 245's on those wheels while having coilovers, I'm gonna kick you in the nuts next time your up here.
BTW.....next Friday is the day of tune.
Yeah, when are you guys getting down the GA for the tune? I may be able to come down next friday.
Later,
Nathan
Aug 9, 2006, 10:25 PM
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I think the 255/35 looks better simply because it isnt' stretched at all. I just don't see the reason of putting a skinnier tire on a wider wheel. Sure a 245/40 fits, but you can fit a wider tire on there.
lil'evil_evo's Evo looks good with the 245/40's, but he also has rubbing issues int he front where I had them in the rear. If you want to run a 255/35 on a Advan RG 2 with a 29 offset you will probably need to have your fenders rolled. Now that I have that done, I can go to a wider tire after these 255's die.
lil'evil_evo's Evo looks good with the 245/40's, but he also has rubbing issues int he front where I had them in the rear. If you want to run a 255/35 on a Advan RG 2 with a 29 offset you will probably need to have your fenders rolled. Now that I have that done, I can go to a wider tire after these 255's die.
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