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  1. #21
    Quote Originally Posted by Vas View Post
    I added my name to the feeler list. Gave it some thought about sizing as well and decided to go with the same sizing you had mentioned. Car is lowered as well



    There is really no need IMO. Unless you plan to run like a 255 section width front and wear.

    A 245 section width fits well on a 8.5" rim but a 245/35/18 has a smaller sidewall which is not always a good idea.
    If you are concerned about sidewall thickness then why not go with 17"?


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    Quote Originally Posted by san View Post
    If you are concerned about sidewall thickness then why not go with 17"?


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    I plan on using stock tire sizes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vas View Post
    I plan on using stock tire sizes.
    I would go with the 9.5 rear then. I had the stock 225/255 on VMR VB3's 8.5f, 9.5r and loved the sidewall stability.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZHPizza View Post
    I would go with the 9.5 rear then. I had the stock 225/255 on VMR VB3's 8.5f, 9.5r and loved the sidewall stability.
    what was the offset on those 9.5" rears? with the ARC-8s, the highest-offset 9.5" wheel is an ET35, which is not going to fit under stock bodywork with a 255. they do make an ET62 but that's effectly the stock offset, and i'm not sure if it would rub on the shock body or not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by slater View Post
    what was the offset on those 9.5" rears? with the ARC-8s, the highest-offset 9.5" wheel is an ET35, which is not going to fit under stock bodywork with a 255. they do make an ET62 but that's effectly the stock offset, and i'm not sure if it would rub on the shock body or not.
    Can you expand on the downsides of the 245/35?

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    Quote Originally Posted by holyc0w View Post
    Can you expand on the downsides of the 245/35?
    I'd like to hear that too. Many people go 245/35 square (including me) and that's an good balance for an extremely close ratio to stock (given the differences between front and rear). If there are drawbacks, I have not heard of them nor experienced them. Of course, technically speaking, when comparing a smaller sidewall vs. larger, there are pros and cons to both.
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    Quote Originally Posted by holyc0w View Post
    Can you expand on the downsides of the 245/35?
    Quote Originally Posted by johnrando View Post
    I'd like to hear that too. Many people go 245/35 square (including me) and that's an good balance for an extremely close ratio to stock (given the differences between front and rear). If there are drawbacks, I have not heard of them nor experienced them. Of course, technically speaking, when comparing a smaller sidewall vs. larger, there are pros and cons to both.
    well, i run 245/35/18 PSS on my ARC-8s. for performance reasons, they are spectacular. however that 0.2" less sidewall height that a 255/35/18 is definitely noticeable in the ride quality department.
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    Yeah I put my name on the list for the size I suggested and was planning on stock tire size as well.


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    I really wish Apex would make the 18x9.5 concave wheels in a +40mm offset. That would be the perfect square setup, and we could run 255 section tires with a moderate fender roll.

    As it stands right now, I have 235/40/18's on my 18x9.5's, and even that took a little work to clear the rears. I fear that if I go up to 255, I would need more camber than stock.




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    Quote Originally Posted by slater View Post
    well, i run 245/35/18 PSS on my ARC-8s. for performance reasons, they are spectacular. however that 0.2" less sidewall height that a 255/35/18 is definitely noticeable in the ride quality department.
    That's disappointing, though maybe the Continentals would be softer. Or go the other way and do 235/40.

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