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245/40 on 18x8.5 ET45

Stemmy

New member
I don't have aftermarket wheels, I've got the stock VW 'Serrons' and I popped a set of BFG 245.40.18's on the car because I wanted a beefier tire. They don't rub, wear funny, or anything like that and ride great. Stock suspension. Great look, I think.

Care to post a photo?
 

alpha3

Go Kart Champion
Awesome, thanks!

Wonder if they will work on the 8.5" if they work on your 7.5"?

I'm sure they would, but that whole thing with offset and such complicates matters for me as to how much they stick out and/or rub. A friend of mine that does tires told me the 7.5 would take that tire just fine so I tried it.

I've had the the BFG's on now for over 30k miles and they're going strong.
 

SyDiko

Ready to race!
Was a family car for awhile- more for the ride. I now have an Outback for family duties so I don't need to worry about 4hr car rides with kids and gear.

The 225/50/17 fit well, ride great with grand touring tires. 9.2' wide x 25.8" tall. I ran them on a VW Onyx wheels, ET54- 7" wide.

The 245/45/18's are 9.8" x 25.7.

I went and ordered 8.0" wide Rse12's in HB. It will be a week or two until I get them and run the down to the tire place for PS4S's.

I'll post photos of the 225/50/17's and the new PS4S on the new Rse12's.


Man, that's pretty bad ass. :)
 

Stemmy

New member
Well, you know after all this talk I chickened out on the 245’s.

I decided on 235’s and dropping the car a smidge on DG springs and throwing in H&R 26/24 bars while I’m at it!

Anyway, for those wondering what 225/50 r17’s look like here’s a shot. Keep in mind these are 7” wheels ET54. At the time, I didn’t realize the onyx were only 7”. Ran spacers awhile but vibration was there no matter how carefully I torqued then in steps. Stock height on Bilstein B6’s.
 

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alpha3

Go Kart Champion
Here's one......clearly shows the tires/clearance.



 
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