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Whats going on guys? It's been a minute... Well, it's time to change my tires ... I don't need recommendations of manufacturers just the tire sizes...I'm currently on 215/40/18 on tein ss-p and i haven't rolled my fenders yet. I don't get any rubbing or anything and don't have a gap. Well, besides the current size I'm curious of what exactly would I be losing or gaining (pros and cons) if i decided to go with 215/35/18 or 225/40/18. I know that some of the cons would be more road noise with the 215/35 and possible rubbing with the 225/40. But anymore info I would really appreciate you alls help! I have the money to get the same setup but wanna see if I can still get the same outcome for less money. Thanks!

 
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With 215/35 the ride will be more harsh. It may also handle a little better due to the smaller sidewall. Other than that, I can't think of anything.

If 215/40 is working for you, I say stick with it. Why change something, when it already works well?

 
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yea thats what i was thinking... but if i can save some money and still pretty much get the same results i'll do it...

 
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anyone else???

 
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what kinda tires u gettin? also, stick with the 215/40, 35 will be too harsh, and 225 will be too large, u will rub. i recommend nitto neogens, great for lowered cars, i love the hell outta mine

 
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Yeah, don't go 225. They're a little wide, aren't they?

I'd stay stick the current size for a little better ride quality.

 
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I'm currently rollin on Falken ziex 512's and i really like them. The treadlife and the grip and what not. but thats just me... I think I woul kill the nitto's fast .

 
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nitto's are reported to get 30k - 40k

 
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yea and i dont doubt that. i'm saying that the way that i drive i wouldnt get that long out of those.

 
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stay with what you got man...nothing wrong with Azenis, and if the size you're running doesn't cause any issues, why change?

and when you getting back anyway?

 
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I'm back today... why whats up??

 
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he said he had ziex 512's. those shouldnt be compared to the Azenis 215 or 615. Your talking about very stick summer tires compared to some decent performance tires.

i say you go 225. theres so much more contact patch when i moved up from 185's. i would also suggest a thicker sidewall just because depending on the tire, you dont want sidewall flex when taking corners.

whats your price range for getting tires? will these be dedicated summer tires or do you just want all seasons again?

 
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had the neo gens then upgraded to 19's and got the BFG's hardly any wheel weights used; had them for almost 3 years now; more $$$ but well worth it mang

 
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oh and just to throw some insight at ya, my Hankook RS2's, which are 225/45/16's are just about the same size as the Azenis 615 205/45/16.

 
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well my price range is about no more than $110 per tire but I also have bigger rims than you. I'm also looking for all season tires for now. when I get more things and power out of my engine i'll probably get some summer tires and then also some all season tires for my stock wheels.

 
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id get some taller sidewalls and wider tires. you will see a difference, flex wise, when you move up sizes in sidewalls. I guess im the only one who recommended 225/40/18. I know thin sidewalls are the "thing" but really, id rather get more bang out of my buck rather than having a bent rim and worst performance

 
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My sidewall is already 40... and i'm most likely gonna stick with the same size i have now. 225 will most likley rub without my rolling my fenders. Thanks everyone for the info/opinions that you have given!!!

 
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Myself and Clint currently have the 225's with no issues. I love them and they look great. My current set up is Nitto Neo Gen 225X45X17.

 
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hmm, im rubbing alot with 225/45/16... maybe im just too low? oh well, the fender roll took care of that

 
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Well I know with how low i am and i think the fact that I got bigger rims that you 2 mine will rub....
Don't know if you can see how low I am and don't have much of a gap, but here's a pic(I'll see if I can find a side view)



Here's another...