The height of the tire is too much. Here is some basic tire math for you. The stock tires have a diameter of about 100mm. This is obtained by taking the treadwidth/(percentage of width as height). This is why tires are listed like 245/40 18's. This means take 245 and divide it by 40%, or just take 245*.40, which gives you 98mm. Thats the stock height. So, in my case I went with a 255/45 which gives me a height of ~115mm, which is too much. When I turn the wheels, they rub on the wheel well water guards in the front and back, which is very bad. I was going to go with 255/40, which gives me a height of ~102mm, but the shop doesnt want to do this, so I am getting 255/35, which measures ~90mm.
Ill have pictures as soon as these damn things come in. I think you may be able to go a bit wider at 90mm. Maybe a 260, but I dont think that would fit on a 18x8.5. You would have to go 18x9.
Later!
Chris
Ill have pictures as soon as these damn things come in. I think you may be able to go a bit wider at 90mm. Maybe a 260, but I dont think that would fit on a 18x8.5. You would have to go 18x9.
Later!
Chris