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I am going to purchase a set of 18x7.5 Konig Tantrums for my '99 SVT and would appreciate some tire advice. I am considering 2 sizes, 215/35-18's and 225/35-18's. The original 215/50-16 KDW's are 24.3" in diameter. The 215/35-18's are 24.1" while the 225/35-18's are 24.3". All pretty close.

My question is this: Will the 225/35-18's fit the 7.5" wheel or are they too wide?

And yes, I want 35's; handling and looks are more important to me than ride.

Thanks,

Martin

Well to be honest the 225/35/18 are too small. I suggest you go with 225/40's. I am currently running 225/35 so I know from first hand. I was suppose to get a set of 225/40 Toyo T1-s tires last friday, but I ran into a few problems. Now I got the parada's.

215 35's suck ass! always driving around hoping not to hit a deep pot hole and bend a rim 225 35's will prolly still suck i just cant stand 35's but I did BEND a rim with my 225 40's so do what ever the hell you want to.

Go with the 225/40 rubber, they will save your rims & lower back... If you want handling buy a good tire. I'm running Toyo T1-S. If you only want looks get something like the Toyo FZ4.

Grip doesn't go with profile BTW, have you seen an F1 on low profile rubber lately?? Construction, tread pattern and compound make the difference... Handling is all up to your suspension after that. I've seen many a Civic on slim 17" rubber get waxed at the autocross by guys running R compound on 13's... Aahh, beginners

There is a LOT of choice of very good rubber to be had in the 225/40 variety. I suspect the new 225/35 size to be more of a show item so that all these Civic owners can finally fit 225's on their 18's without crazy rubbing.

My .02$... Speaking from experience...

How about 215/40?