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Jun 3, 2009, 10:51 AM
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225/45/18 - On Stock GTS Wheel
Guys I am in need of new tires and want to get some Potenza RE960AS Pole Position tires but the closest size I see is a 225/45/18. Will that fit on a Stock GTS 18" Wheel? 
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Jun 3, 2009, 12:04 PM
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Isn't the stock wheel only 7" wide?
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Jun 3, 2009, 01:36 PM
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Jun 3, 2009, 01:49 PM
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Should fit.
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Jun 3, 2009, 01:49 PM
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Maybe try a 40 series tire.
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Jun 3, 2009, 01:52 PM
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You should try 235/40/18.....seems like it would fit better and look better!?!?!
225 is SMALL and with a 225/45, DeNG!!! I would think it that be awkward. \:
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Jun 3, 2009, 03:51 PM
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If the stock wheels are only 7" wide though a 235 won't fit, at least not properly.
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Jun 9, 2009, 09:02 AM
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Sucks because the Potenza RE960AS Pole Position tires don't seem to come in a size that will fit our stock wheel.
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Jun 9, 2009, 04:54 PM
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i called tire rack once becuase i had the same question and they told me that a 225/45/18 would fit without any rubbing on turns or anything.
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Jun 12, 2009, 11:23 AM
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a few people have threads on here saying they have 225/45 tires..
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You should try 235/40/18.....seems like it would fit better and look better!?!?!
225 is SMALL and with a 225/45, DeNG!!! I would think it that be awkward. \:
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I think you need to take another look at what the numbers on a tire mean.
225/45r18 tire is WIDER than a 215/45R18 that comes on the GTS. The tire is 10mm wider to be exact and 45(height of the sidewall) is 45% of the cross section of the tire. In effect he is running a WIDER and TALLER tire so no that tire is not small. a 235/40R18 is closer in overall diameter to the stock tire however the rims are too narrow for this tire to fit properly. A 225/45R18 or 225/40R18 tire will work. The 225/40 will make your speedometer off a bit more but should be ok. Ummm I think DiscountTireDirect as a size conversion chart to show you how much your tire size effects your speedometer.
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Jun 14, 2009, 12:15 AM
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I went with the Perrilles. Same size.
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Jul 6, 2009, 03:49 PM
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I've been running some Continental (sorry, our cars are -not- fast enough to rate a 150 dollar tire) 225/35/18's on my GTS with no problems. The speedometer is only off by about 2mph+ at 60mph so it's not very bothersome.
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Aug 6, 2009, 06:08 PM
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should fit fine. good luck
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Aug 12, 2009, 03:53 PM
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I bought some Cooper Zeon 225 45 18 a week ago and no rubbing anywhere. Full lock or not. And, they look good to.
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