Cornerstrike

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When it comes to wheels and tires I have always depended on what TireRack has recommended. Surprisingly when I search for a tire to fit an 18x9.5 +28 wheel it gives the same size tire as OEM, even though the new wheel is 1" wider. This does not sound right to me, but Im not a tire expert.
I wanted to know what the more experienced members recommend for this wheel size? Im not a big fan of the thin tire look. I like the tire to be a little meaty, similar to the oem tire. Please take into account the the car will be dropped about 1.2"-1.5" come this spring. I think that will have something to do with the tire size as well.
In any case, I would appreciate any help you guys can give me. Thanks in advance.





By the way, the wheels have already been purchased, so please refrain yourself from any comments like," I would get this size wheel or this offset instead," please. Thanks.

rdwngs44

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what ever you want really, i have 265 with 18x9.5 +20 but i could stretch 245 or have more meat with 275

VincentX

275/35r18.

macPSU

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Are you looking to not roll the fenders or is that irrelevant?

Cornerstrike

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Yes, no rolling of the fenders.

KPerez

Using a rim of 18x9.5 with 28mm offset, Rob Fuller(Robispec.com) used a 265/35/18 tire. This car was lowered and did not have its fenders rolled. In addition, Moteigi racing recommends maintaining ~ the same tire diameter as OEM when installing larger wheels and tires. To that end, the OEM's overall tire/wheel is 25.72" and the 265/35 is 25.3"; this difference of 0.42 is effectively insignificant.
Furthermore it is also important to remember that as the tire and wheel get bigger so does the weight. This means you will need more whp to get these larger wheels moving. Yes, you are gaining grip but it costs more than just $$.

Later,Ken

c_reber

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I've been researching the same wheel size also and I think 265 OR 275 /35/18 would work. My BMW's stock wheel is 18x9.5" and the stock tire size is 275/35/18. The diameter of the 275's are about 25.6, so extremely close to stock diameter.

Check out the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1, they are great tires! Good luck and post pics when you get the wheels on.

nils

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265/35/18 is a good size for a 9.5" wide wheel....

goofygrin

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275 in a D1 is about 285 in other tires. If you don't want to mess with lots of camber or fender stuff then you should look at 265/35 to be safe.

Cornerstrike

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I definitely here you in regards to the bigger the wheel and tire, the heavier it is. That's why I ordered some Volk forged wheels. Maybe not the same weight as stock, but close enough. It seems that 265/35/18 is what most people feel is the best fit, even though someone told me to get a 275 size tire.

You know, I've been hearing a lot about those Dunlop Z1s lately. I've always had a thing for Eagle F1 GS-D3s, because of the great dry grip and in the rain I still have not driven its equal. I think I will be choosing between the Eagle F1s and maybe the Dunlops.

I'll be putting these on in the Spring. I live Jersey, so the road get's f*cked up with the snow plows and the salt on the roads.

Cornerstrike

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Are 255s to small for what I want? A frind of mine ,who has been tuning Evos before they can out in the US, told me that if I was planning on lowering the X I would probably be best with a 255 size tire. What do you guys think?

goofygrin

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your friend is stuck in VIII/IX land where there isn't much room under the fenders. 265 fits typically without any roll, especially with your non-aggressive offset.

Cornerstrike

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He owns a IX and a X, so I don't think that's the case. But it does seem that 265 is the most recommended size with the car being lowered. Well, I still have a few months before the spring to make a decision. Thanks.