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[RacingManiac]

17x8 ET50...pretty tame and very little poke if any...

 

[Sonny@TireRack.com]

Sonny,

245/40s on 17x8.....thoughts?

Same size Conti DW.....thoughts?

Though it isn't one of our recommended sizes, load capacity is fine as is an 8" wide wheel with the size. It may require some fender modification especially if lowered and ET45 or less.

 

[grambles423]

Though it isn't one of our recommended sizes, load capacity is fine as is an 8" wide wheel with the size. It may require some fender modification especially if lowered and ET45 or less.

Suggestions?

 

[Sonny@TireRack.com]

Suggestions?

All of our fitments are pretty conservative and really only guaranteed on stock suspension. The closest we guarantee is 235/40R18...which, with your existing knowledge :thumbsup: I am assuming you have already decided against.

 

[grambles423]

Maybe 235/45/17 would be a safer bet.

I would love 235/40/17 but the brand offerings are very limited

 

[RacingManiac]

235/45/17 is taller than stock though...Though I think Gunkata ran that on his DG spring GTI when he had it...

 

[grambles423]

235/45/17 is taller than stock though...Though I think Gunkata ran that on his DG spring GTI when he had it...

Yep. by 1.2%

235/40 is pretty dead on, but are limited brand availability.

245/40 is a good setup, but is suspect for rubbing

255 has been done before by 2 guys on MKV Crazy fellas.

 

[RacingManiac]

I am tempted to go to 255/40 when new tires are needed....but PSS is not available in that size...I think sticking to stock height gives me a bit more leeway...

 

[gmoney67]

Just ordered a set of 225/40/18 P Zero Rossos (for less than $500 shipped!) to put on my 18x8 et43 BBS CH 028s.

Really looking forward to the summer! :thumbsup:

 

[TDICup902]

I had a question regarding OZ Wheels and powdercoating. I recently picked up a set of 17x8 OZ Allegeritta's in gloss black. Scored a good deal on them so didn't care about the finish.

If I wanted to powdercoat them a different color will the process in and shape or form damage the wheel or weaken it?

 

[troyguitar]

Is there such a thing as a lightweight wheel that comes in 18x9 et35 ?

I see a total of one option in the Enkei PF01. Is that it?

(Background: I want to run 265/35/18 or maybe 255/35/18 tires on my S4. Stock wheels are 18x8 et43 with 235/40/18 tires)

edit: looking for et35 now not 40, turns out 40 will most likely hit my control arms.

 

[Sonny@TireRack.com]

I had a question regarding OZ Wheels and powdercoating. I recently picked up a set of 17x8 OZ Allegeritta's in gloss black. Scored a good deal on them so didn't care about the finish.

If I wanted to powdercoat them a different color will the process in and shape or form damage the wheel or weaken it?

I would not recommended it. You want to avoid the powder coating process on any wheel that is heat treated (which the Alleggerita is) as it can make the wheel soft.

 

[TDICup902]

I would not recommended it. You want to avoid the powder coating process on any wheel that is heat treated (which the Alleggerita is) as it can make the wheel soft.

That is what I thought as well. Thanks for the feedback Sonny! :clap:

 

[blefevre]

Do you know if there are any plans for testing the new Hankook Ventus S1 nobel2 in the next month or so?

 

[Sonny@TireRack.com]

Do you know if there are any plans for testing the new Hankook Ventus S1 nobel2 in the next month or so?

It won't be in the next month but it will be a part of our spring testing.