Tire size?

BlkCurrantKord · Nov 29, 2013

So, I'm getting some new wheels for the RS soon. Not sure what size I should go with to get the fender flush look I want.

Wheel specs:

18x9 +25mm offset

Suspension:

2-2.5in drop on springs/koni's at the moment. Will be getting coilovers next year. Also have some 5mm spacers to help clear my calipers and extended wheel studs/lugs.

I'm fairly certain a 235 will be too skinny for a 9" wide wheel so I'm assuming a 245 or 255 will be needed, just not sure which to go with.

DrOwZee · Nov 29, 2013

Is this for the accord or subbie?

My buddys running 235(front) 255(rear) federals 595 rs-r on his 9x22. These run 1 size bigger. I personally think the 235 looks better.

So with that said, with regular true tire size, i personally would go with 245s.

syclone · Nov 29, 2013

BlkCurrantKord said:
I'm fairly certain a 235 will be too skinny for a 9" wide wheel ..

i'm not recommending a tire size, but 235's will work.. i had 225's on 9" wheels.

BlkCurrantKord · Nov 30, 2013

DrOwZee said:
Is this for the accord or subbie?

My buddys running 235(front) 255(rear) federals 595 rs-r on his 9x22. These run 1 size bigger. I personally think the 235 looks better.

So with that said, with regular true tire size, i personally would go with 245s.

The Subaru. I don't have my accord anymore, but, I did find another one.

rdxd · Dec 1, 2013

grab 225's - im gnna be running 225s on my 9" rears

BlkCurrantKord · Dec 1, 2013

Isn't that a bit of a stretch on a 9" wheel?

Valet · Dec 1, 2013

Here's 215 on 9"

Perfect stretch if you ask me.

SykVSyx · Dec 2, 2013

With the skinnier tires, you also have to keep in mind that the flexibility of various brands, so, the skinnier may NOT be the better for your application, Greg.

BlkCurrantKord · Dec 2, 2013

SykVSyx said:
With the skinnier tires, you also have to keep in mind that the flexibility of various brands, so, the skinnier may NOT be the better for your application, Greg.

....engrish?

SykVSyx · Dec 2, 2013

hahaha.....it's early, it was either my brain or yours, but here goes....

Go with a 245 tire.

That way, little to no issue with various brands that may not stretch well.

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