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215/40/18 vs. 215/45/17

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Old 04-28-2014, 12:08 PM
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215/40/18 vs. 215/45/17

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I'm currently running 215/45/17's on my R56. If I move to 215/40/18's will there be a larger gap in the wheel arch? I don't want to lower my vehicle but also don't want a significantly larger gap than what I have with the 17's.


Does anyone have pics of an R56 with 215/40/18's running stock suspension?


Thanks!
 
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215/45/17 has 24.62 inch diameter.
215/40/18 has 24.77 inch diameter.
So, minimally less gap in the wheel arch with the latter.
 
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Virtually the same overall height but I've noticed that the smaller sidewall height of the 40 aspect ratio tire tends to make the gap look visually greater on a standard suspension than a 45 aspect ratio. Mine is lowered on NM Springs so I love the look of the 215 40-18.
 
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I'm currently running 215/45/17's on my R56. If I move to 215/40/18's will there be a larger gap in the wheel arch? I don't want to lower my vehicle but also don't want a significantly larger gap than what I have with the 17's.


Does anyone have pics of an R56 with 215/40/18's running stock suspension?


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215/45/17 the better size, i thing.
 
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