What size tires should I get with 18 inch wheels?

[TranSolara]

New to the Solara!!!

I'm thinking about upgrading to 18's. What size tires should I get? What size tires are you riding on if you have 18's?

Thanks.
Dave

[RichD978]

if you go to tirerack.com they have recommended sizes depending on which rim you want. you can also see how the rims look on your car/color

[Fenix]

Welcome to the forum, bro.

For 18", most people go with 225/40/18

NO bubbing at all.

Oh no, I didn't know i was in the GEN 2 forum. I might be wrong about the above.

[indiglosolara]

Welcome to the forum, bro.

For 18", most people go with 225/40/18

NO bubbing at all.

Oh no, I didn't know i was in the GEN 2 forum. I might be wrong about the above.

235-45-18 is the recommend size for the gen 2 according to tireraack.... since the stock tires are 205 or 215/50/17...

[DocJohn]

I'm using 235/45VR18 Michelins with my 18" x 8" wheels with a +40mm offset . They ARE the closest size to the stock 17" tires with only a 0.1% speedo difference. I have NO problems with rubbing or bumping at all.

However your choice of tires (brands, etc) in this size is rather limited so some folks go with a 225/45/18 tire which works fine too and gives you a wider selection in brands.

[md1]

I just had 245/40-18 put on today BFG KDW TT so far great no rubbing with just me, I am waiting to have 3 more in the car to see if it rubs. But with 40MM offset it dose not look like the tire is pass the fender.
I still hope to be able to lower her using TRD springs but not sure.
Good luck with what you pick. I ready like my Motegi PDK 18 by 8

[TranSolara]

Thanks for the info guys!

DocJohn, nice ride! I like your wheels and that front grill! Where did you get the front grill?

[DocJohn]

Thanks for the info guys!

DocJohn, nice ride! I like your wheels and that front grill! Where did you get the front grill?

Thanks!

The grill is from e-bay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 7958861553