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Again, visually, its different, no doubt about that. That is because the way the sidewalls are designed are different. I don't feel like writing it out again, so I'll just link you. Visually, they might be different, but mathematically, they are the same.
Well I've put a 255/35-18 Michelin on a 9" rim, it's about flush with the rim, I put the same size tire in a Falken 512, it was strecthed. How is it the same size then? The numbers are the same numbers...but the way it fits the rim isn't the same.
I don't want to run that thin of a tire on this car and nor do I want the rim sticking out of my fenders, I think a 10mm up front sounds great, but a 15 to 20mm in the rear is just wayyyy to much. I had some 15mms with the stocks, I put them on i the rear with this rim I have now, it stuck out like 25mm, I don't want that.
I just want flush...a more clean look.
Again, visually, its different, no doubt about that. That is because the way the sidewalls are designed are different. I don't feel like writing it out again, so I'll just link you. Visually, they might be different, but mathematically, they are the same.
Bah, again with the tires that "run small." They only LOOK small, but are still the same size as others. I would suggest a 235/40/18 rear and 215/40/18 front and push them out another 15-20mm rear and about 10mm front.
Well I've put a 255/35-18 Michelin on a 9" rim, it's about flush with the rim, I put the same size tire in a Falken 512, it was strecthed. How is it the same size then? The numbers are the same numbers...but the way it fits the rim isn't the same.
I don't want to run that thin of a tire on this car and nor do I want the rim sticking out of my fenders, I think a 10mm up front sounds great, but a 15 to 20mm in the rear is just wayyyy to much. I had some 15mms with the stocks, I put them on i the rear with this rim I have now, it stuck out like 25mm, I don't want that.
Bah, again with the tires that "run small." They only LOOK small, but are still the same size as others. I would suggest a 235/40/18 rear and 215/40/18 front and push them out another 15-20mm rear and about 10mm front.
So, I ordered black rim bolts for my wheels last night.
I think I'm going to paint them BMW SilverGreyMetallic or try to see if the powder coaters near my job can mix me a color close to it.
What other colors could you suggest? I want to keep it mild looking but still have that w0w effect.
And yes, I will finally run some smaller tires like many of you suggested, only way to get this flush with these wheels. Plus these Michelin PS2's seem to have a HUGE MF sidewall for no reason.
I have a 255/35-18 Falken ZE512 new in my shed, I will run a 225/40-18 in the front. I know these tires run small, it'll give me that mild strecth I want with a still kinda wide tire with spacers of course.
The wheels are 18x9 and 18x10 and currently on Michelin PS2 235/40-18(porsche OEM sized =/ seem to have a taller sidewall than the ones I had before ) and 265/35-18 in the rear.
Here's how the car sits now....gimme wheel color options. The rim bolts will be black and lips high polished.
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