Widest Tire on Stock GTS Rim?
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Widest Tire on Stock GTS Rim?
I know this post has been made a trillion and 1 times, but I just dont have time to search for it (getting ready for work and typing at the same time) so i was just curious
What is the widest tire we can fit on the stock GTS rim, and how much will it cut down on gas milage?
What is the widest tire we can fit on the stock GTS rim, and how much will it cut down on gas milage?
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It depends on the wheel.See below the link for tirerack
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...e1=yes&place=0
It say Rim Width Range for a 215/45 it says 7-8"
Search for more width tire and wyou will see that 225 is the widest tire that they recommend
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...e1=yes&place=0
It say Rim Width Range for a 215/45 it says 7-8"
Search for more width tire and wyou will see that 225 is the widest tire that they recommend
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i dont see how it would cut down on gas mileage any but i have 225/45 on the stock rims for my winters and 225/40/19 tires on 19x8.5 inch rims for summer and they both work and look even better.
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Why go for such a wide tire? Sure you can get a little more traction on the track but the wider the tire, the lower the performance in weather such as rain (more rubber on the ground means less weight per square inch = hydroplane galore). Not to mention tires that are too wide for the rim just look bad in my opinion. I'm not a fan of sidewalls that that don't curve in a bit, but thats just me.
But tell me, why do you want such a wide tire? Plan on taking the puppy for some auto x?
But tell me, why do you want such a wide tire? Plan on taking the puppy for some auto x?
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Why go for such a wide tire? Sure you can get a little more traction on the track but the wider the tire, the lower the performance in weather such as rain (more rubber on the ground means less weight per square inch = hydroplane galore). Not to mention tires that are too wide for the rim just look bad in my opinion. I'm not a fan of sidewalls that that don't curve in a bit, but thats just me.
But tell me, why do you want such a wide tire? Plan on taking the puppy for some auto x?
But tell me, why do you want such a wide tire? Plan on taking the puppy for some auto x?
do you have pictures? are they on the stock rims? i'd really like a *** shot so i can see how wide they are
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damn alright thanks looks great though
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a 225/45/18 tire is 225mm wide/i believe 45% of 225mm is the height of the sidewall/18" rim diameter.
so a 215/45/18 tire is going to be a little shorter if you set the 2 next to each other. Since you are at 45% of 225 instead of 45% of 215.
If you change to a 225 tire or larger the rest of your aspect ratio needs to change also. a 225 tire you might be better off with a 225/40/18 or maybe a 225/35/18.