Finally pulled the trigger and went with STR 520s (+35) with Nitto NT555 235/45/18 all around

First off BIG THANKS to KIDJUSTIN for all his valuable insight, knowledge and advice

Here's a few pics. I know it would look better lowered but I didn't want to go that route which is why I went for the taller/bigger 235/45 tires.

I don't think it looks too bad at stock height

 

looks pretty good!

 

awesome! glad u like it, it does look great. just gotta lower it! (haha just my opinion, you do what you want/need)

 

curious why you don't want to lower it? the beefy tires have just jacked your car further into the air. it's so high now.

 

Hey Steve. Actually the rolling diameter of the wheels/tires is the exact same height as the stock rims/tires. No higher no lower.

 

Lower dat bish and you will be sittin right! but to each his own! always remember its your ride, do what makes u happy

 

Really? I'm definetely not an expert on this (or anything lol)...but I am just not sure how that is possible.

Anyway I am still curious why you don't want to lower. I know it isn't for everyone, but just wondering where your head is with regards to that topic.

 

Stock tire size is 225/45/18 and he is now rocking 235/45/18. So the only thing that changed is a wider tire, the profile remains the same. So the car will sit at the same height as stock.

 

Not true. 45 is the % of the of the width that is the size of the sidewall. So 45% of 235 is 105.75mm. While 45% of 225 is 101.25mm. So the sidewall is slightly bigger on that tire.

 

Exactly where my head was...

 

wow Stephen, you eye can catch the difference in 4.5 mm

 

Quick question.

How much air (PSI) should I run in the Nitto's?

 

wise-azz answer: Keep filling them until the TPMS light goes off.


serious answer: 5 - 10 psi less then the max PSI should make for a comfortable ride. Example, I run the stock tires at 36PSI, where max is 44 (I think).

 

Those are some meaty tires. Not really my style of wheels though. It looks like a toy car

 

35 in the front and 30 in the rear