What tire to change on 14 XT 235/50-18 or 245/50-18? Will put springs also
Z zippo09 · Registered 2014 Forester XT A/T Joined Nov 26, 2011 · 81 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Dec 3, 2013 Only show this user What tire to change on 14 XT 235/50-18 or 245/50-18? Will put springs also
R Rand · Registered 2022 Forester Wilderness Joined Jun 25, 2011 · 2,413 Posts #2 · Dec 3, 2013 Only show this user uh is there a question there somewhere? maybe a bit more background? did you use invisible ink typing?
uh is there a question there somewhere? maybe a bit more background? did you use invisible ink typing?
Z zippo09 · Registered 2014 Forester XT A/T Joined Nov 26, 2011 · 81 Posts Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 3, 2013 Only show this user gonna change to a new wheel so what tire to use 235/50-18 or 245/50-18? will also install lower spring
gonna change to a new wheel so what tire to use 235/50-18 or 245/50-18? will also install lower spring
Discount Tire · Supporting Vendor Tire & Wheel Specialists Joined Apr 29, 2008 · 1,329 Posts #4 · Dec 3, 2013 Only show this user The 235/50R18 is the most ideal size to run assuming proper wheel dimensions. What is the width and offset on the 18" wheels?
The 235/50R18 is the most ideal size to run assuming proper wheel dimensions. What is the width and offset on the 18" wheels?
F FlashEngineer · Registered 2014 Forester XT CVT - EyeSight Joined Jun 2, 2009 · 618 Posts #5 · Dec 3, 2013 Only show this user Actually, to match stock 225-55-18, 245-50-18 is closest vs 235-50-18. Too bad there's no Michelin A/S3 in 245-50-18
Actually, to match stock 225-55-18, 245-50-18 is closest vs 235-50-18. Too bad there's no Michelin A/S3 in 245-50-18
Discount Tire · Supporting Vendor Tire & Wheel Specialists Joined Apr 29, 2008 · 1,329 Posts #6 · Dec 3, 2013 Only show this user My mistake. I was looking at the 2013 XT model with 17" wheels. In regards to rolling diameter, yes, the 245/50-18 is the better choice.
My mistake. I was looking at the 2013 XT model with 17" wheels. In regards to rolling diameter, yes, the 245/50-18 is the better choice.