Subject	Aesthetic Q for 18" - 245/35-40 - 265/35-40
Posted by	evan_aggie on October 30, 2014 at 8:43 AM
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Message	I've been doing a lot of comparisons online. I am in the process of trying to decide what to replace my current 235/35 255/35 setup with. I wanted to go with the RE-11, but they are only offered in the 245/40 (not 35) and 265/35-40. I think on a 18" the rear would look better with 265/35. However, in the RE-11 the front tire @ 245/40 would be 16mm taller (5/8 inch) which may annoy me. Other tires for some reason don't have the same difference using 245/40 and 265/35. Bridgestone RE760 Sport (300AA) are 0.1" larger in front difference. Kumho Ecsta XS (180AA) are actually 0.4" larger in front too but offer 245/35 to keep the front smaller. Michelin Pilot Super Sport would be 0.4" larger in the front and also come in 245/35. At the end of the day, I guess it is all opinion. I really wanted the RE-11 but think the size difference may bug me a bit from F/R. You can sort of make out that the front diameter is a tiny bit larger than the rear in this car.
Follow Ups	Aesthetic Q for 18" - 245/35-40 - 265/35-40 - evan_aggie 08:43:33 10/30/14 245/40 and 275/35 were the sizes back in the day - dogpile 09:04:55 10/30/14 Re: Aesthetic Q for 18" - 245/35-40 - 265/35-40 - rodelb 09:12:15 10/30/14 8.5" rear. can't do 275. (n/m) - evan_aggie 09:34:48 10/30/14 What about a 265/40 rear? - BlackholeZ 14:50:40 10/30/14 I can do a 265/40 18", but it sure is big... - evan_aggie 14:56:11 10/30/14 If you're not doing much track you might want a higher - BlackholeZ 15:21:37 10/30/14 My car sees 1k miles a yr. I'd like a near "track" tire 1st - evan_aggie 17:06:26 10/30/14 That totally makes sense - BlackholeZ 17:18:41 10/30/14 I'm running Enkei GTV 18x9s, running those exact tire sizes - Polish 14:56:43 10/30/14 Got links to bigger pics? - BoneZ (MD) 15:52:57 10/30/14 Here are a few - Polish 19:43:59 10/30/14 us GTVs have to stick together .. not many around (n/m) - The Devils Z 09:48:47 10/31/14 Agreed! GTVs for life, all day every day. (n/m) - Polish 10:34:16 10/31/14 Thanks! (n/m) - BoneZ (MD) 21:02:58 10/31/14 What tire? Some are closer in size.... (n/m) - evan_aggie 17:04:53 10/30/14 Some Pirelli P-Zeros, not sure of the exact model, sorry! (n/m) - Polish 17:51:55 10/30/14 Yeah, your front are 0.3" taller than your rear. Not bad - evan_aggie 17:58:17 10/30/14 Yeah, your front are 0.3" taller than your rear. Not bad - evan_aggie 20:57:25 10/30/14 My .02 on tire choice. The RE-11 is a much better tire than - 90TT Zfan (E.Tenn) 18:41:25 10/30/14 yokohama AD08, they increased the available sizes - puchy 09:50:01 10/31/14
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