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235/40/18 snow tires on stock rims
Sorry for another tire size question, but can anyone confirm that 235/40/18 tires fit on our stock GSR rims? I have seen several posts stating that it SHOULD fit, but would like to hear that someone has actually done it before I put down my $800 on a new set of snow tires.
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Oct 6, 2009, 09:38 PM
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it'll fit. itll look funny but itll fit. why go 235 if stock is 245?
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Oct 6, 2009, 09:42 PM
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A narrower tire is desired in the snow, so it cuts into it, instead of gliding/sliding over the top of the snow.
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Oct 7, 2009, 06:12 AM
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^ this. Ya, they'll fit fine.
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Oct 7, 2009, 07:02 AM
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A narrower tire is desired in the snow, so it cuts into it, instead of gliding/sliding over the top of the snow.
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and there are more options available in the 135 width and they are a little cheaper.
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Oct 7, 2009, 07:05 AM
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And thanks to all of you for the information
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Oct 7, 2009, 07:45 AM
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and there are more options available in the 135 width and they are a little cheaper.
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If you are putting these on the EVO X stock Enkei wheel. Go with either a 225,235,245 size. But you definitely do not want to go larger than the stock size.
35/40/45 sidewheel height will work.
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I think it was a typo and he meant 235. 135 would be super skinny lol.
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Oct 7, 2009, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clipse3GT
If you are putting these on the EVO X stock Enkei wheel. Go with either a 225,235,245 size. But you definitely do not want to go larger than the stock size.
35/40/45 sidewheel height will work.
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Stock Advan tire is 8.0 inches wide. Stock wheel is 8.5 inches wide. So the stock setup is already a stretched tire, though to a very small extent. You can actually fit a bigger tire easily, probably even a 255. But considering these are for winter, if you see a lot of snow, the narrower the better, but do not overdo it. I have winter tires on my stock wheels at stock specs and 265 summers on a different set of wheels. As for the specific case you posted, yoou should be fine with a 235 40 18 for sure. hope that helps.
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Oct 7, 2009, 08:31 AM
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I think it was a typo and he meant 235. 135 would be super skinny lol.
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I would hope so, I think a Yaris has larger tires than that. 135/18" LOLs 
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I'm getting a set of LM60's sized 225/45/R18. I didn't think 225 would fit on a 8.5 inch wheel, but the guy at the place I got it from assured that it will. I'll see how they work in the snow this season.
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Oct 10, 2009, 11:59 AM
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I'm looking for snow tires myself and considering the 235's. The only thing is that the wheel will be smaller than stock. Will 235/45's fit?
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Oct 10, 2009, 12:31 PM
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I'm looking for snow tires myself and considering the 235's. The only thing is that the wheel will be smaller than stock. Will 235/45's fit?
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Yes, but your speedo will be fast by like 1-2 mph.
Here is a tire size calculator. Best one ever....
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
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Oct 10, 2009, 01:22 PM
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I'm more worried about rubbing than anything else (stock suspension atm)
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I just bought 4 Blizzak WS60 tires in 235/40R18. Should be mounted next week just in time for Buffalo's first blizzard. 
I'll post a review after the first snowfall.
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