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Tires problem
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:50 am
by honsonwong
Is there anyone know that can my 2012 sport use 245/45/R18? I am now using 235/45/R18.
Re: Tires problem
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:36 am
by bootymac
That size is only 1.35% bigger so the speedometer will be slightly off. I don't think you'll have any issues
Re: Tires problem
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:12 pm
by WESHOOT2
Call the TireRack.com and ask.
Re: Tires problem
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:07 pm
by twoqttsdad
Plus or minus 2% in overall diameter change is okay.
I plan on doing the same when my oe's run down. The car should sit about less than .25 inch higher with the 245's.
Running 245/40's will lower your car about .25 inch.
Re: Tires problem
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:06 am
by honsonwong
Thanks for everyone. I am now intake 38lbs/ft for my 235/45r18 (factory suggest), then how much should it be if I use 245/45/r18?
Re: Tires problem
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:34 am
by bootymac
No changes to tire pressure
Re: Tires problem
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 11:24 am
by Woodie
I'm interested in this same change, a little more meat on the tires, a little more ground clearance, and the mileage computer a bit closer to accurate numbers. It's a subtle change, I doubt very much if it will cause a problem.
Please let us no if this works out okay for you.
Re: Tires problem
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:09 pm
by murcod
It should be fine- I think I read on here somewhere someone was running that size? (There's plenty of clearance with the 235 width.)
Re: Tires problem
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:06 am
by honsonwong
Thank you bootymac. Recently, I bought a set of used 245/45r18 winter tires with rims, the outlook of the rims are not so good, so, I am going to paint the rims. I will try to post the procedures in DIY section.
Re: Tires problem
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:25 pm
by honsonwong
Woodie wrote:I'm interested in this same change, a little more meat on the tires, a little more ground clearance, and the mileage computer a bit closer to accurate numbers. It's a subtle change, I doubt very much if it will cause a problem.
Please let us no if this works out okay for you.
I mounted the winter tires yesterday. After that, about 30km driving, I could not feel obvious different to the original tires.