Wut Size Tires Should I Run

[98c43]

HI I WANT TO KNOW WHAT SIZE TIRES I SHOULD RUN ON MY STOCK MONOBLOCKS IN THE REAR(8.5).I PUT 245-45 AND RUBS EVER TIME I SHIFT.I WAS THINKING ABOUT PUTTING THE STOCK SIZE BACK ON (245-40),BUT I NEED TO GET TIRES NOW CUZ I HAVE A NAIL IN THE LEFT REAR AND LEAKING AIR.I PUT A HOLD ON SOME BRIDGESTONES TODAY AND MIGHT BUY THEM TOMORROW.SHOULD I GET THE 245-40.I KNOW THE 245-45'S RUB BUT COULD I RUN 245-50'S?:beard:

[Renn 208]

For this round I suggest you stick with the stock tire size (225/45/17 front, and 225/40/17 rear)


Then as a next step, I suggest that you visit

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/ownersmanual.jsp

and start reading as much as you can, To begin with you might want to check out the sections labeled "The Plus Concept" and "calculating tire dimensions"

I think you'll find that site quite useful and it would be worth while to get a better understanding of the most important part of your car.

Also, it's not necessary to type in all capitals, as it's considered screaming. And as a final note, you may want to cut your signature down a bit, as it takes up quite a bit of screen space, and hinders people's ability to read threads.

[J Irwan]

Also keep in mind of different tire brand for the given size (for example 225/40/18) some has narrower cross sectional width and some has wider.


What this means, it affect the clearance between the tire sidewall and fender.



Regardz,

[alphanumeric]

if the tire is still good... get the tire repaired....


I have a brand new nitto NT450 with a nail I still need to get it patched up.. it would be a waste to throw away perfectly good tires

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by alphanumeric
if the tire is still good... get the tire repaired....



Good point...but in this case, he's running an incorrect higher aspect front tire in the rear--something that should be corrected.