BF Goodrich 225/40 R18

08-10-2006, 12:21 AM

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BF Goodrich 225/40 R18

is this size too low and small for our car? seem like its hard to get 225/45 R18 here.

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08-10-2006, 09:14 AM

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The tire will spin 3.41% faster for the same speed so your speedometer will be read too high.
245/40/18 will spin only 0.99% faster and are easier to get.

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08-10-2006, 11:29 AM

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Like DarkBrew said...245/40 is the way to go!

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08-10-2006, 11:30 AM

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Haa, I was thinking the same thing. If not what about a 235/40-18?

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