18s? tire fitment

[vaspen]

I have a set of 18 5lug rims im planning on throwing on my 00-c23o k. s
there 8 inches wide I wana know if anyone knows what tire size I need to have the same overall size as the factory 205-55-16

more or less the hight of the tire I wana keep the same so I don't make the speedo wrong and stuff and any clearance issues I would have with 18s (I know if I keep the same tire hight overall I shouldn't have issues but just checking )

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[sako818]

225-40-18

[vaspen]

thanks now is that a wider tire or skinny-er one and I know a 55 to a 40 is smaller height

[sako818]

thanks now is that a wider tire or skinny-er one and I know a 55 to a 40 is smaller height

Its wider than original and thinner because of bigger rims so u need less thickness.

[Vetruck]

You are better off with a 215/40-18 staying more porportioned to height AND width.

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Use this calculator if you want to further learn things.
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

[wichipong]

it depends on how low you are.. 225/40 should be ok... 215/40 if you need the clearance..

either way, it depends on your ride height.

[vaspen]

well atm its factory 00c230k sport height what ever it is lol
but can I keep the same width and be fine with 205-40-18?

its eather that or run a set of spacers to clear the knuckles and a fatter tire

[MikeD]

A pretty good way to tell is by looking up the documentation for your tires on the tire manufacturer's website. I know brands like Continental post a range of which wheel widths each tire size can fit safely. If you want more of a stretch, head out of the recommendations.

[wichipong]

well atm its factory 00c230k sport height what ever it is lol
but can I keep the same width and be fine with 205-40-18?

its eather that or run a set of spacers to clear the knuckles and a fatter tire


you shouldnt have a problem with even 225 tires... im running 225/40/18 on 8.5 wheel width tire... i was fine without spacers but i just put them to become a lil bit more agressive...

[vaspen]

well we fited them on the car ill post picks when I find my cell cord lol but I will NEED spacers due to a small center with them hitting the calipers these things weigh only 10 pounds no tire XD

[Vetruck]

well we fited them on the car ill post picks when I find my cell cord lol but I will NEED spacers due to a small center with them hitting the calipers these things weigh only 10 pounds no tire XD

Your scale is wrong. There is no way an 18x8 wheel like tat weighs even close to 10 lbs. More like 22lbs or more.

If you go back to my first post, I links a wheel and tire calculator you can play with to see what different aspect and width tires will look like and measure when you fit them on your wheel. A 205/40-18 would be too short a diameter tire for your car.

[vaspen]

ah well only realy one way to find out I was just hoping someone knew a size and my scale is my arm lol they just feel reaaaly light :P
I had a set of damani 20s that weighted a ton in my book but man did they look smexy

[vaspen]

whatcha think ?1409

and yes having a car lift helps I recommend it to anyone to buy one :P

[Vetruck]

whatcha think ?1409

and yes having a car lift helps I recommend it to anyone to buy one :P



Cool, so well see lots of pictures of your car on your car lift in the near future doing different mods- can;t wait to see more pics of your lift

[vaspen]

lol yes the help XD and when I do the pullys I shal try to make a vid ^^ but that wont be for awhile

[Vetruck]

So you have an $8000 Subconcrete hydraulic lift in your garage but you do not own a $10 scale- Why do you feel the need to lie and who do you think you are fooling?

[vaspen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrkjSwVs78&feature=player_embeddedok ok I have the scale I just don't wana use it XD and if you want wen I get home I can take a pick of the doors open showing the house I live in..

[wichipong]

well we fited them on the car ill post picks when I find my cell cord lol but I will NEED spacers due to a small center with them hitting the calipers these things weigh only 10 pounds no tire XD

small center? are you sure these are MB spec wheels with 66.56 center bore and not VW/Audi 5x112 with 57.1 center bore? if its the latter i wouldnt recommend you running them even with spacers...

[vaspen]

no idea what there made for all I know is they fit but just need spaced between the calper and rim I think dodge more or less

[wichipong]

how wide again? offset???

[vaspen]

i know there 8in wide Im not shure the offset sry I cant tell ya atm cus im at work for about a month straight no joke ...

[wichipong]

there should be numbers or staming on the inside of the wheels... post them up..

[vaspen]

will when I can lol life of a trucker is a long road to follow my friend

[_Nick]

those rims gave me indigestion. lol.

[vaspen]

Hahahahaha xD niice and actually that lift isn't 8 g try about 3 ther more affordable than you did think it's a lower quality brand but it has yet to break in over 10 years

[vaspen]

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[Sulaco]

8 inches is nothing.

My C43 is stock C43 height with 10" wide on the back, with a little room to go.

[vaspen]

That's stock tho lol

[wichipong]

i fit 225/40/18 on a 9 inch wheel one finger gap suspension.