Stock 18x8.5 Tire Size

[gray1622]

I am going to be needing some new tires soon.I dont plan on pulling the trigger for about a month. I do not want spend 600+ on wheel yet when the money is spend better eleswhere such as a driveshaft. I am wondering if a 275/40 will fit in either kumho or Nitto. I know tht its not approved size for 8.5 Wheel. If I cant run 275 can I least run a 265/35 all way around. I know 275/45 is an approve size but I dont want pay 300+ per tire and I dont like the look Contintals. I did see tread with a guy running 275/40 but I would like more feed back and some pictures.

 

[rojizostang]

i'm running 275/40/18's on the stock 8.5 rim. been doing so for quite a while. they're sumitomos. they barely bulge at all.

i'm at work, can't post any pics

 

[stkjock]

I run a 265/40/18 without issue, have you thought about 255/45/18s? if you looking for a cost conscious tire check out Riken, I have then on the front in 255/45 and got them for like 140 each, z-rated and Steeda uses/sell them IIRC

 

[gray1622]

Yea I consider it but 10.16 width is smaller then what I had on my stock 17 on my other car. I had 255/50/r17 Nitto which is 10.43 and that wasn't enough rubber on the ground for the way I drive. I really like to have at least that much rubber again on this car.How do you like Sumitomos and what tires have you had before ? Which Sumitomos do you have? I saw your old thread but the pics wouldn't open. Also does anyone know how Sumitomos run in size compared to Nitto or Kumho?

 

[rojizostang]

i have the sumitomo HTRZ III. i had the stock tires before. i like the sumitomos fine...but i think they're a summer tire, which for where i live is fine.

here's some pics to show the bulge...or lack of it

245/45/18 front...no pics
275/40/18 rears

 

[gray1622]

Looks good man. Anyone know if I can run that big of tire up front too?