215/45/18 Tires on Stock 18" Rims
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215/45/18 Tires on Stock 18" Rims
Bottom Line Up Front: Will a 215/45/18 tire fit my stock 2018 F56 JCW rims? The car has Sport suspension, not the DDC.
Background: I was driving to SoCal from ABQ and hit a tire killing pothole. Within 5-10 seconds, I started to feel vibrations. I pulled over and inspected the front right tire and saw the tire innards trying desperately to escape the rubber confines of it's run-flat carcass. I had to turn around and limp the 130 miles back to the Q. I was eventually going to buy some NM RSe52 18" rims and some 215/45/18 non-run-flats. My hand is forced at this point with the damaged tire, so want to buy a set of non-run-flats now. Will the fit the 7 inch wide stock rims (I know they will fit the 8 inch wide NM wheels)?
Hoping to get a quick answer since I need to get the car back on the road ASAP.
Background: I was driving to SoCal from ABQ and hit a tire killing pothole. Within 5-10 seconds, I started to feel vibrations. I pulled over and inspected the front right tire and saw the tire innards trying desperately to escape the rubber confines of it's run-flat carcass. I had to turn around and limp the 130 miles back to the Q. I was eventually going to buy some NM RSe52 18" rims and some 215/45/18 non-run-flats. My hand is forced at this point with the damaged tire, so want to buy a set of non-run-flats now. Will the fit the 7 inch wide stock rims (I know they will fit the 8 inch wide NM wheels)?
Hoping to get a quick answer since I need to get the car back on the road ASAP.
Last edited by Duc OT; 04-13-2019 at 06:42 AM. Reason: Added suspension info.
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Hi Guys,
I must have hit a pothole as well and looks like I took some damage to the wheel and the tire.
(Photos for reference)
My main question is if this wheel can be repaired and what kind of shop actually does that?
I can find a new wheel for $285 on pelican parts but if that is not necessary the I'd like to save some $$
The tire has low tread on it so it would have lasted me a few more months but I'll see if I can get a pro-rated reimbursement for it since the sidewall cracked.
Thanks in advance guys
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I went to the discount tire place that I typically go to for some advice. The guy there told me that repairing the wheel could cost around $175 plus when aluminum is re-heated it will lose its strength and has chances of completely cracking. (He said not always happen but it could). I push my car to its limits and did not want to risk it so I found Pelican Parts selling the wheel for $285 with shipping brand new and ordered one. I could have saved some money but don't want to be unsafe as well. He also said the tire is fine as long as the fibers or threads are not showing and I don't need to replace it.
Any thoughts? Was I given he right advice?
Any thoughts? Was I given he right advice?
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