snowromance

got it. thanks :-)

from what i have read, the 205/45 is not a very common tire. next time i get tires i will look for the 215/40s.

bB2NER

Right, there isn't much demad for it so not many companies offer that size. They also tend to be slightly more expensive because of it. I hate that when a smaller tire costs more.

VIP_CAMO

im running on a 205/40/17 rs*r springs here are some pics of the tires ....

hotbox05

the difference in sidewall between the 215/40 and the 205/45 is very minimal.


if not ALMOST the exact same.

bB2NER

Those tires are way wrong for those wide rims. Look at the way they are cupping too. Eeeek.

VIP_CAMO

cupping?? !!stretch!!!

bB2NER

Yes, cupping. Look at the tread lugs. They are not wearing flat.
I'm sorry but if you can run over a nail and have it puncture the sidewall the tires are not right for the rims. To run 8" wide rims you should have a 225/50/15 tire.

VIP_CAMO

are you talking about the first pic?if so the damage to the tires are from a rubbing issue while slamed to the floor fenders are rolled but need more rooling..and its not a 15 inch and its not a 8 inch wide wheel its a 17x7 i have been driving this size of tire on the wheels over 2 years now and 25,000 miles no problems ....btw i run 36 lbs on the tires as the smaller size you have to have more air or it will cause problems

bB2NER

First pic, the outter portion of the tread. The wear pattern is strange looking. My Dads Goldwing has tire wear like that.

snowromance

bB2NER

You gotta bike too so you know what I mean.

VIP_CAMO

yeah thats the fender ...i had them rolled but it needs to be done more ....when my car is fully packed up it bites at the tire .....

snowromance

i know exactly what you mean. thats why it's so funny.

hotbox05

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