Need help choosing tire for 18x9.5!

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Mar 12, 2012, 07:24 PM

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EvoX4life

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I ran 255/35/18 and wish i would of went with 265/35/18. Once these tires are shot i will be getting v12 in 265

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Mar 14, 2012, 01:43 PM

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I'm running the 18x9.5 +15 on Eibac pro kit and 245's (performance all seasons) and they rub on bumps in the rear and rubs at full lock. Now I need to find someone to roll my fenders, then buy bigger tires!

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Mar 15, 2012, 08:41 AM

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I have the +38 with 18 mm spacers. Tire Rack said they would fit w/o spacers, lol. Shame on me. But, I like the look. They are dished nicely. I chose to run a 35 series tire. Yes, it f's up the speedo and logs more miles than actual. HOWEVER, they are 3 lbs lighter per tire! That is a huge reduction in rotating mass. It is so much of a difference that you can feel it. Which is partly due to the fact that the smaller diameter also creates a reduction in final gearing. (They're about 3/4" shorter)

Enkei 18x9.5
Hankook Ventus V12
255/35/18

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-18x9-5-a.html

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