jproy12 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hey guys, Question:225-40-18 or 235-40-18? I did my research, so no flaming, but I was wondering for those who have the 235-40-18, how do you like them?Will 235-40-18 rub on my stock suspension? How about 245-35-18? I have rota Formula Mesh in 18x8 off +48 and I was told that the proper size is 225/40/18, but the tires in that size (The ones i want) are back-ordered 2 months. Can i fit 235's on 8" rims safely? I've put 225's on my stock 6-spoke RS rims without a problem! So 235 on 8" rim is good, or not? Are they going to be bulging, like a balloon? or not? I am getting my tires locally, since i have a 150$ coupon from them, and I also have a better price than tirerack in CAD money! So I'm wondering, 225 or 235, since there's more sidewall with the 235 vs the 225, but is it too big of a tire? ThanksJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubien Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I guess you were also looking at the General UHP option! I debated the 235 option (since they have stock in this size) but I believe that wheel diameter would be too far off from the original size so I am now considering the hankook ventus V12 which are slightly pricier but get better reviews. Where do you get your tires locally at such a good price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Will 235-40-18 rub on stock suspension? If so i might go with 245-35-18 if thats better, and it fits on 8" rims! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPjeep2002 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I went with 225/40/18. But search is your friend...http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/faq-offsets-sizes-4426.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitulla Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 si possible, jaimerais savoir la place ou tu vas commander tes pneus.merci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 si possible, jaimerais savoir la place ou tu vas commander tes pneus. merci Envoy moi un PM.. est-ce que tu es sur le club Subaru de Montreal ou d'Ottawa? Now would 235/40 rub on the perch of the strut? JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPjeep2002 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Envoy moi un PM.. est-ce que tu es sur le club Subaru de Montreal ou d'Ottawa? Now would 235/40 rub on the perch of the strut? JP If you are not lowered, your 235 will not rub at all. But your LGT will look like a 4x4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 If you are not lowered, your 235 will not rub at all. But your LGT will look like a 4x4. I plan on lowering it soon though, and getting my fender's rolled this week actually! So not quite sure... why a 4x4? JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdiggA Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 i have 235's on my 17 X 8's. Car handles great. Id go with the 235, especially if your getting your fenders rolled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vet Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I went with 225/40 on 18x8 but I'm starting to think 235/40 might have been a better choice. Just not much sidewall to protect my pretty Prodrives. Especially this time of year with potholes opening up like crazy. Overall diameter is less than stock Spec B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 I went with 225/40 on 18x8 but I'm starting to think 235/40 might have been a better choice. Just not much sidewall to protect my pretty Prodrives. Especially this time of year with potholes opening up like crazy. Overall diameter is less than stock Spec B. Thanks for the input!! I'll most likely get the 235/40... I'm just wondering if it'll clear the strut up front! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPjeep2002 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I went with 225/40 on 18x8 but I'm starting to think 235/40 might have been a better choice. Just not much sidewall to protect my pretty Prodrives. Especially this time of year with potholes opening up like crazy. Overall diameter is less than stock Spec B. In reality 235 is not much bigger sidewalk than 225. Just drive slowly over the pot holes and you'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubien Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Why do you say stock diameter less than a SB? Doesn't it run 215/40's? I went with 225/40 on 18x8 but I'm starting to think 235/40 might have been a better choice. Just not much sidewall to protect my pretty Prodrives. Especially this time of year with potholes opening up like crazy. Overall diameter is less than stock Spec B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I plan on lowering it soon though, and getting my fender's rolled this week actually! So not quite sure... why a 4x4? JP Yea, I don't really get this. How's a 1" larger wheel make that much difference in an already huge wheel gap? Post some pics up when you have your wheels on with your stock suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds2250 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 jproy12, I have the same wheels and run 245/35/18 eagle f1 gsd3's. The 245/35 is the closest to stock size so the speedo is not off. 335HP/360Tq VF-22/1820 clone with Meth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 jproy12, I have the same wheels and run 245/35/18 eagle f1 gsd3's. The 245/35 is the closest to stock size so the speedo is not off. Thanks for the tip! The only thing is that I cant afford running 245's since they are a rare size, and not cheap by any means! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05gtlimited300 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 235s will clear the stock struts just fine. once you change the suspension around, youl will also be fine since your getting your fenders rolled. i went with 235/40/18 on the same size wheels, P1s instead of Mesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 235s will clear the stock struts just fine. once you change the suspension around, youl will also be fine since your getting your fenders rolled. i went with 235/40/18 on the same size wheels, P1s instead of Mesh Thanks!! Exactly the answer i wanted to know! Soo ordering the 235's tomorow!! Now next step... springs, which ones!! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05gtlimited300 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 do your research and ask around. I was on stock struts with pinks. It rubbed w/o fender rolling. Fenders rolled and now on coilovers and i dont have a probelm anymore but pinks are a mild drop compared to some other choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcdennis Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'm running 235/40 18 right now, on the same offset as you're looking at. Here's a side shot of my car with stock suspension. I plan on installing Eibach's within a few weeks, but so far there's not been any rubbing to report. It looks like if it's going to rub, it'll be on the fender, rather than the perch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 See I don't think that looks bad at all on stock suspension. The drop of the eibachs will be nice though. I'm right behind you. Also got a set of Eibachs on order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'm running 235/40 18 right now, on the same offset as you're looking at. Here's a side shot of my car with stock suspension. I plan on installing Eibach's within a few weeks, but so far there's not been any rubbing to report. It looks like if it's going to rub, it'll be on the fender, rather than the perch. Thanks for the picture! As far as a drop, I'm still debating what way to go! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vet Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Why do you say stock diameter less than a SB? Doesn't it run 215/40's? SpecB comes with 215/45/18 - go figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thanks for the picture! As far as a drop, I'm still debating what way to go! JP hey JP - MSI has their private label Eibachs on sale for US$250 shipped from within Canada... that's like C$255 right now You could even pick them up if you want, they're just outside of Montreal. Only a few sets left in their GB though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaho8930 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Check this out , i am running 235/40/18 BUT i am running coilover , it didn't rub the fender http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w90/kaho8930/IMG_0452.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w90/kaho8930/IMG_0455.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w90/kaho8930/IMG_0453.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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