so i just got a set of axis hiros. they are 18.8.5 with a 35mm offset. Now i need to pick out some tires, but all the numbers have me confused. Can someone tell me what size tires i need?

BTW i want cheap tires, and i have no concern for snow traction, as i live in the south and get snow like once every 5 years. i need decent rain traction though, because with my current tires i cant grip in the rain for ____. so maybe someone could reccomend me some tires that would be good for me?

 

Most people get 225/40/18 tires. If you want something really low pro get 225/35/18 but i warn you, any potholes or railroad tracks will dent the rims. Nice choice in wheels btw, any picks?
If you want to pm i can show you some pics of different tire sizes

 

ok, thanks for that its what i needed to know. i think ill go 225/40/18, because id rather not have dented rims...

and the only pic i have is from the seller...
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/IMG_0191.jpg

 

what brand of tires you going for. don't cheap out on tires

 

i dont have any brand preferences.
and id like to keep it as cheap as possible while still getting tires that will have good traction.

 

Eeny meeny miny mo?

 

x2..why would you cheap out on tires? Cheap tires never equal good traction...just go with Nitto Invo

 

nitto neo gens? or bridgestone potenzas?

 

no no no no

go for invos, ps2's, nt555's or something equiv. with 225/40/18's tires are pretty cheap

much cheaper than my bfg gforce kdw2's in a 285/25/20

 

Nice looking rims!!!

 

i always forget what those numbers mean whenever i learn them. or maybe its not considered learning. lol

 

225/40/18 means....

225 - Means the tread has a 225mm width

40 - Refers to the sidewall thickness. In this case, the sidewall thickness is equivalent to 40% of the tread width (225mm x 40% = 90mm sidewall thickness, in this scenario.)

18 - Means the tires fit an 18" diameter wheel.

 

I honestly prefere the Nitto's........they area fairly cheap and area very sticky even in the rain they do well,quite tire unless you are going hard in corners,then they make soem good noise that will trip you out the first time you hear it,but it is normal.

Please do not buy cheap tires.......they never pay off down the road.

 

nice wheels

 

hmm nitto seems to be a popular choice.
i can get the nt neogen zr or nt555 for about the same price, both relatively cheap. would i notice any difference between the two on a daily driver?

 

you're warm enough i'd go for the nt555's.

neo gens are more of an all season

 

yeah, snow is no concern, and our cold season is short and mild

 

8.5? id say get 235/40/18

 

pics of both?
what would the difference be?

 

don't get 235 with a et+35 you'll rub like a _____. stick with 225's