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      04-11-2010, 01:03 AM   #1
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Does anyone see a big difference when switch from oem 264 tire size?

Hi,

I did some searching but dont seems to be able to find an answer.

One of my oem, rft is going to blowup soon . There's a huge bump on the side wall. I want to get some info before I make new tire purchase.

For those who has increased the tire size from oem F: 215/40/18 R: 245/35/18 to F: 225/40/18 R: 255/35/18, do you see a dramatic height difference?

If you happens to have a picture, can I take a look at the difference?

Thanks alot
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Hi,

I did some searching but dont seems to be able to find an answer.

One of my oem, rft is going to blowup soon . There's a huge bump on the side wall. I want to get some info before I make new tire purchase.

For those who has increased the tire size from oem F: 215/40/18 R: 245/35/18 to F: 225/40/18 R: 255/35/18, do you see a dramatic height difference?

If you happens to have a picture, can I take a look at the difference?

Thanks alot
The difference is much less than the tread depth on the tyres. Each sidewall will be 4mm higher on an 86mm sidewall. The tread depth is about 8mm on a new tyre.

If you can see the difference between a new 215/40-18 and a worn one in sidewall height, then you may be able to see the difference between a 215/40-18 and a 225/40-18.
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The difference is much less than the tread depth on the tyres. Each sidewall will be 4mm higher on an 86mm sidewall. The tread depth is about 8mm on a new tyre.

If you can see the difference between a new 215/40-18 and a worn one in sidewall height, then you may be able to see the difference between a 215/40-18 and a 225/40-18.
Thanks. That's really good to hear.

Not sure if you have 255 in the rear. Do they rub against the fender?
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Thanks. That's really good to hear.

Not sure if you have 255 in the rear. Do they rub against the fender?
I don't have 255s in the rear yet, but others on this site have run that size without problem on the stock wheels. I have 225s all around for winter tyres, so no problems with 225s on the front with stock rims.
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