Can anybody recommend a tire size that will fit this rim spec on a 9G.
Thx in advance!
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Can anybody recommend a tire size that will fit this rim spec on a 9G.
Thx in advance!
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=18010
All you need is there. Helped me!
probably 225/50 or 235/45
Thx man but I can't figure it out how the offset worksQuote:
Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g
250/50 seems affordable..i will go for that oneQuote:
Originally Posted by oakrdrs187
Offset is basically the distance between the centerline of the rim and the hub mating surface of the rim. A +50 means it's 50 mm outboard (towards the fender) from the centerline of the rim. A -50mm (crazy negative offset, just an example) means it's 50mm inboard (towards the suspension) from the centerline of the rim.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rubix
What it means for you and your wheel setup I'm not sure, I don't know the specs of the 9G well enough to say if you need to use a thinner tire (215 or 225 tread width) or if a thicker one will work (235 or 245 tread width).
225/40/18 are good that's what I'm running on my 18x8 & 18x8.5
225/40/18's have an overall wheel diameter of 25.09", and the smallest of the standard 9G tires is 215/60/16, with an overall diameter of 26.15." Not a real big deal, but his speedo would say 60, and he's doing 57 (according to this), and his wheelwell would be less full, magnifying any gap he might have. He would need a taller aspect ratio to make it look better, IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by 99galantES
With the wheel being +50 offset and how it will sit in the wheel well I would say look into the 225/45. But you also have to take brand into account when thinking about rubbing issues. I had Toyo's 235/35 with no rub up front, but my new Nexen's same size 235/35 rub. I think the 235/45 would look best on that 8" wheel myself but with that +50 offset I think it would rub.
According to this with stock being 215/60/16 http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submitQuote:
Originally Posted by njjfudge
235/45 will be my best bet (maybe rub)
225/45 will be too short (won't rub)
225/50 will be tall
After scrolling through Tirerack i decided to go with "BFGoodrich Advantage T/A (Grand Touring All-Season)"
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
They have pretty decent reviews and mostly lower road noise
Finally got the wheels installed...Big THANX to anyone that helped!!
RX8 wheels on 225/50/18 Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum..Will get alignment next week.:031:
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Wrap those center caps with some Di-Noc or something, and they'll be good to go, they are hawt!! Let us know how those tires hold up, I was looking at some LX Platinums, but I've been told they wear noisily.
Those RX-8 wheels look very at home on the 9G.
Whoever told them they are noisy is dead wrong. I got mine from Tirerack and they are listed as Grand Touring tire but the Kumho website got them as High performance (it had a DWS label when I received them). So far they are outstanding..the handling is superb, very quiet on city and highway. I got them based on reviews and I'm glad I did!Quote:
Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g
No doubt :003:Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyforger
nice.. thos brakes/brakedisk look a bit lonely ?
The Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum is a great tire, I never had seen any with irregular wear (with proper maintenance), or have much noise issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g
No, when new they are probably very quiet, but as they wear, they get very noisy, according to a friend. I myself have no idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rubix
Most tires get noisy when wearing out....check this link and filter by miles driven
http://www.tirerack.com/survey/Surve...rePageLocQty=#
These look so much as the ones on the 2007-2009 Outlander XLS......wonder of the same company makes them and they only change center logos....Quote:
Originally Posted by Rubix
They kinda look a like but I think they are made from a different company
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