tire size?

[Extreme]

anyone have any info on switching tires with the stock 300c rims? Can I go any bigger with the tire, maybe wider with a lower profile? How much bigger? What types of tires do you like for this in keeping the with the stock 18" rims?

Thanks,

Joe

[jjs]

Originally Posted by Extreme

anyone have any info on switching tires with the stock 300c rims? Can I go any bigger with the tire, maybe wider with a lower profile? How much bigger? What types of tires do you like for this in keeping the with the stock 18" rims?

Thanks,

Joe

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2. www.tirerack.com

[E55 KEV]

the only other wider tire size for this rim is a BF Goodrich in 245/55/18.

[HEMISKI]

i replaced my contis with michelin mx plus 255 55 18's and they are quiet, guaranteed for 60,000 and from americas tire!!

[majestic]

I know this might be a long shot... but would a 275/40/18 fit on the 300C wheel?

I assume I would lose turning radius... but would be willing to sacrifice a little because I got these tires used for free and would MUCH rather use them instead of the stockers.

Thanks in advance,

Nick

[majestic]

Also...

What size is our stock rims again?... is it 8.5"?... will a 275/40/18 even fit on a 8.5" wide wheel...

The tire calculators I've found say that the tire is 7% off from stock.. which I'm not too concerned about... I just don't want much rubbing of the wheel (if at all) and don't want the wheel to look funny if the tire needs to be stretched over the rim or whatever.

[majestic]

bump

[E55 KEV]

majestic, the stock rim is only 7.5". A 275 width is too wide for the OEM rims.