Best tires for these 18 inch wheels / rims

**psych_on** · July 20th, 2005 12:37 PM

Guys, im getting these rims (18 inch / Chrome) for my Mazda Tribute. Im not sure what tire size to get cause ive been getting conflicting opinions. :question: The stock wheel and tire size of my car is 215/70 R16. All i know is i should get a tire size for the 18 inch rims that will match in diameter to my stock wheels. With that in mind, do you guys think i should go with 50 series or 45 series? What tire brands should i consider (yung di sobrang mahal, pero okay naman quality)? Thanks!

**baiskee** · July 20th, 2005 12:42 PM

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**psych_on** · July 20th, 2005 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by baiskee

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Ano size tire ba dapat sakin sir?

**BlueBimmer** · July 20th, 2005 01:15 PM

my bro has 265/50r18 tires on his V. wide tires look good as long as di sobrang wide.

**baiskee** · July 20th, 2005 01:52 PM

yep... tama na yung 50 series over 45s.

**psych_on** · July 20th, 2005 02:11 PM

Okay, so 50 series then. But what about the width? Do i have to get a 265/50 R18 or can i just get a 255, 245 or even 235? I dont want to sacrifice the turning eh. Tsaka relatively mga how much pala 1 set of tires na ganito size?

**zechs** · July 20th, 2005 02:58 PM

tama lang ang 50 series, 45 series might be too thin for a tribute.

**psych_on** · July 20th, 2005 04:13 PM

gano kakapal lang dapat (235, 245, or 255) para hide sumayad sa fender pagtodo liko?

**IMm29** · July 20th, 2005 05:05 PM

Try this link out:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html

A good estimate of the tire size would be 255/50R18, or even the 265/50R18 BlueBimmer mentioned.

**C24** · July 20th, 2005 05:08 PM

i have 255/55-18 falkens ziex z04s on my escape. rims are 8.5x18 Rays G-Games 77S w/ 45mm offset. the correct original tire size and diameter for the tribute/escape in the US and Japan are 235/70-16s or approx 29inches diameter, just like 255/55-18s. Their differential ratios are 2.93 just like ours so I can't figure why Ford Philippines put on 215/70-16s (28" diameter). Maybe to make the speedometer/odometer to read faster para perceived better mileage?!?

Toyo and bridgestone have similar sized tires. Once you have your new tires&rims fitted you'll have to lower your ride as it'll look really weird w/ low profile tires and lifted look.

Expect to have a stiffer ride even without the lowering springs.

BTW, i had 7.5x18s before w/ the 255/55-18s but they looked too narrow for the tires. w/ the 8.5x18s, the tires' sidewalls are flush w/ the rim whereas before they were bulging slightly out.

If budget permits, try 19" rims! Parang bitin itong 18s.