JoeLex1 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Hi guys, just purchased an 06' IS350. My current tire setup is 225/40-18 up front and 255/40-18 in the rears. Do I really need to go with the staggered setup? Is that just for looks or performance. Found a sweet deal on some 225/40-18's all around. Thanks! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 The rims are different widths. 8's on the front, 8.5 on the rear. I wouldn't recommend going to 225's all around. I have 8.5 on the front and 9.5 on the rear, and I have 225 on the 8.5. It's definately a stretched sidewall look. So your rear tires would look thinner than your fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLex1 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 The rims are different widths. 8's on the front, 8.5 on the rear. I wouldn't recommend going to 225's all around. I have 8.5 on the front and 9.5 on the rear, and I have 225 on the 8.5. It's definately a stretched sidewall look. So your rear tires would look thinner than your fronts. Thanks you for responding. One more question. Would a combination of 225/40-18 on the front and 245/40-18 work in the rear? Thanks again. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Isn't the front 225/35/18? and the rear is 255/40/18. 245 in the rear would be ok I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLex1 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Isn't the front 225/35/18? and the rear is 255/40/18. 245 in the rear would be ok I guess. I just called DiscountTire and they told me 225/40-18 for the front and 245/40-18 would be ok for the rear. They don't carry Falken 255's for the rear. According to them the difference between the two is like 1/3 of an inch. Sorry for all the questions as I just purchased the car. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vvernon Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Isn't the front 225/35/18? and the rear is 255/40/18. 245 in the rear would be ok I guess. I just called DiscountTire and they told me 225/40-18 for the front and 245/40-18 would be ok for the rear. They don't carry Falken 255's for the rear. According to them the difference between the two is like 1/3 of an inch. Sorry for all the questions as I just purchased the car. Joe How have the Falken tires worked out for you? I am talking to Discount Tire about a set for my IS250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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