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[Respek]

Hey guys,

For 18x8.5 et35 rims all round, what would you say is the better summer tire size choice?

Any benefits from going staggered e.g. 235/40-18 front 255/35-18 rear, as opposed to a square 235/40-18 or 245/40-18 setup?

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks

[c_jeong89]

not sure about staggered but im running 235/40/18 all around and they have been doing great

[SV Concepts III]

If you are running non staggered wheels, I don't see the reason to stagger the tires. With non staggered wheels and tires, you can rotate them to maximize tread life.

[Respek]

Thanks guys. Looks like I'll be going 235/40-18 all round then.

[DaFish]

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

If you are running non staggered wheels, I don't see the reason to stagger the tires. With non staggered wheels and tires, you can rotate them to maximize tread life.

The car will also handle much better too... with a square setup.

[EZ_TUR90]

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

If you are running non staggered wheels, I don't see the reason to stagger the tires. With non staggered wheels and tires, you can rotate them to maximize tread life.

+1

[Kruz]

So what offset/et are all four wheels? I assume they are equal. Isnt stock 34 front and 37 rear?

[midlife]

Hey guys, due to bad road conditions, I am thinking of running a square setup on 17" rims.

For my 335:
can I run 245 all around ? Will it rub in the front hitting bumps or during full turns ?
How will it handle compared to my current 235/ 40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear ??

Fwiw, my tire guy says 245 is too wide for the front.

Thanks cause I need help!

[Respek]

Originally Posted by Kruz

So what offset/et are all four wheels? I assume they are equal. Isnt stock 34 front and 37 rear?

They're et35 all round..

Originally Posted by midlife

Hey guys, due to bad road conditions, I am thinking of running a square setup on 17" rims.

For my 335:
can I run 245 all around ? Will it rub in the front hitting bumps or during full turns ?
How will it handle compared to my current 235/ 40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear ??

Fwiw, my tire guy says 245 is too wide for the front.

Thanks cause I need help!

It depends on the offset and rim width, the rears will be fine I guess but in front, no idea unless you can provide the specs.

[midlife]

Originally Posted by Respek

They're et35 all round..



It depends on the offset and rim width, the rears will be fine I guess but in front, no idea unless you can provide the specs.

hope you know the answer to this:
1/ if i go 8.5 x 17 inch rims all around... do i use the same et35 as you are at 18 inch rims ?

thinking about going 245 / 40 / 17 tires all around,
2/ if i cannot find 8.5 x 17 inch rims, will 8.0 x 17 inch do as well for this tire size ?

3/ lastly, would the 8.0 x 17 rims use the same et35 (?) as an 8.5 x 17 inch rim ?

sorry about all the questions - but i do not know suspension or rims and tires.
... you can ask me about engine mods though LOL !

thanks a lot

[michaelthepsycho]

Originally Posted by Respek

Any benefits from going staggered e.g. 235/40-18 front 255/35-18 rear, as opposed to a square 235/40-18 or 245/40-18 setup?

Staggered reduces oversteer and provides better straight-line acceleration (bigger contact patch for powered wheels).

Originally Posted by midlife

1/ if i go 8.5 x 17 inch rims all around... do i use the same et35 as you are at 18 inch rims ?

thinking about going 245 / 40 / 17 tires all around,
2/ if i cannot find 8.5 x 17 inch rims, will 8.0 x 17 inch do as well for this tire size ?

The precision of offset varies amongst wheel manufacturers. I would say anything +-5mm from OEM spec wouldn't be too off. I once ran a +15 offset on a car that was +45 stock without any rubbing of the tire or brakes.

The narrower rim will allow more sidewall flex = a little bit less performance but should provide a quieter, more comfortable ride.

[MassBimmer]

Go 18" man, forget the 17's. I run 18's in MA which is known for awful roads and I have been fine.

[Respek]

Originally Posted by midlife

hope you know the answer to this:
1/ if i go 8.5 x 17 inch rims all around... do i use the same et35 as you are at 18 inch rims ?

thinking about going 245 / 40 / 17 tires all around,
2/ if i cannot find 8.5 x 17 inch rims, will 8.0 x 17 inch do as well for this tire size ?

3/ lastly, would the 8.0 x 17 rims use the same et35 (?) as an 8.5 x 17 inch rim ?

sorry about all the questions - but i do not know suspension or rims and tires.
... you can ask me about engine mods though LOL !

thanks a lot

All of your setups would probably work, but I'd go for 225/40/17 tires on a 8.0 rim and 235/40/17 on a 8.5 rim to make it look "right" and to avoid any risk of front rubbing.
However, as the person above me stated, go for 18s - you definately won't regret it! They are fine even for bad roads. I personally went for 19s even though the roads around here are shitty (the 18s are for my brother).

[midlife]

Originally Posted by Respek

All of your setups would probably work, but I'd go for 225/40/17 tires on a 8.0 rim and 235/40/17 on a 8.5 rim to make it look "right" and to avoid any risk of front rubbing.
However, as the person above me stated, go for 18s - you definately won't regret it! They are fine even for bad roads. I personally went for 19s even though the roads around here are shitty (the 18s are for my brother).

Thanks guys but maybe u do not understand:
I love my 18" rims with 235 front tires and 255 rears - but I have already fixed 3 bent rims !

Not a safe situation - but I cannot find a nice 17x 8.5" four square rim setup !!
The nicest rim designs r only in 18" & 19"