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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 09:12 PM
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Just ordered some new 18" alloys for my wrx 300

What size tyres will be ok with them?

Wheels are 5x 100 18 X 8
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 4dy
Just ordered some new 18" alloys for my wrx 300

What size tyres will be ok with them?

Wheels are 5x 100 18 X 8
225/40/18

What offset are the wheels?
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 09:14 PM
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Thank you Dan mate
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 11:56 PM
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235x40x18 is a better fit for an 8" rim
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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Arch
235x40x18 is a better fit for an 8" rim
Depends on the offset really... Hence asking
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Old Jan 30, 2016 | 07:57 AM
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225/40/18 is the best size if wheel diameter/gearing is to be maintained
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Old Jan 31, 2016 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Paben
225/40/18 is the best size if wheel diameter/gearing is to be maintained
The difference between the 225 and 235 tyre is 1 mph at 60mph the 235 is better on a new age the sidewall is slightly bigger which helps with the ride quality.
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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 10:11 AM
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The difference in sidewall is only 4mm would that really make much difference
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