18x8.5 w/ 215/35 vs. 205/40 request please?

[HOLES]

Does anyone have any pics of these two so i can compare?

Side by side would be badass, but individual would be cool if its the same angle.

[Dr.AK]

I have some 8x18 and 9x18 with 215/35 lying in the garage... I can take some pics tomorrow if that can help you?

Here's one already of the 9s:



Expect some slightly smaller stretch on your 8.5s of course.


Imo I'd go with 215/35 because according to the tire calculator, the sidewall is about 7mm thinner than on the 205/40s, making the wheel almost 14mm smaller in diameter.

[vbrad26]

check

http://www.tyrestretch.com/index.php

that should have pics

[schroedin]

http://www.tyrestretch.com/8.5_215_35_R18/

http://www.tyrestretch.com/8.5_205_40_R18/

[HOLES]

yeh yeh yeh, check tyre stretch.... guys. look at the 205/40... not my first time seeing it, it just doesnt help.. yeh i can see the stretch, but it just doesnt help on other aspects.

either way i think ima do a 215/35.

can i assume the width of the wheel will be the same in looking for stretch?
like can i look at 215/35/16 as long as its a 8.5 inch wide wheel? and expect the same stretch on an 18? does it work that way?



edit: seeing the way the 512's look here http://www.tyrestretch.com/8.5_215_40_R18/ i may do a 215/40. i hear they run narrow?

[HOLES]

I have some 8x18 and 9x18 with 215/35 lying in the garage... I can take some pics tomorrow if that can help you?

Here's one already of the 9s:



Expect some slightly smaller stretch on your 8.5s of course.


Imo I'd go with 215/35 because according to the tire calculator, the sidewall is about 7mm thinner than on the 205/40s, making the wheel almost 14mm smaller in diameter.

what tires are those?

[ohiodub_99.5]

215/35 on 18x8.5, tires were Nankang NS-II

[Dr.AK]

what tires are those?

Nankang NS2 as well

[HOLES]

ive decided on a 215/40. i loooove the way falken 512s look. but now im just trying to find a good tire in close to the same specs. mainly looking for tread life, but a good look as well.

any suggestions?