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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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i'm looking into getting a staggered set of 18x8 fronts and 18x9 rears, but i would like to know what would be the best tire size to go with in order to not rub??

suspension set up is going to be raceland coils. and offset for the wheels is 35...any info would be great!
Old Dec 1, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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look through here...
http://www.tyrestretch.com/index.php
Old Dec 1, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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I go here all the time for tire setups, GREAT right up by nebster.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=142934
Old Dec 1, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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since you don't want any rubbing, I'm guessing you're not going to go low.

F 225/40
R 245/40
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Originally Posted by dqlostsoulz
went through that site and it is very helpful. just wanted to see how some 225/40 and 225/35 look... they only show 215's i think...
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Originally Posted by thekevin
since you don't want any rubbing, I'm guessing you're not going to go low.

F 225/40
R 245/40

well im currently on s-tech and would like to keep that stance, just go a little lower in the rear to even it out. would that tire size you suggested rub? what is the difference from 225 and 245?
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^ the width of the tire.

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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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and the 40 series and 35 series is the side wall height??? really dont want rubber band for tires lol...
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Originally Posted by NB_tC06
well im currently on s-tech and would like to keep that stance, just go a little lower in the rear to even it out. would that tire size you suggested rub? what is the difference from 225 and 245?
225 and 245 is the width
Old Dec 2, 2009 | 02:41 AM
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josh stop messin around with rims an boost!
haha
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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Get 225/40/18 all around. Not worth going bigger in the rear. I had the 18x8 and 18x9 on 225/40/18 and no problems. Stretched a little and rolled fenders.
Same concept as a AWD car. Same on all 4.
If anyone you should be bigger up front. Haha.
Old Dec 7, 2009 | 02:24 AM
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why not get 235/40s on the 8's? I have 235 40s on my 17x8s and they fit perfectly. no bulge.
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