Best tires for these 18 inch wheels / rims

**C24** · July 25th, 2005 08:36 PM

I think i got my falken tires for P7T each, not satisfied w/ the traction though.

**psych_on** · July 26th, 2005 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by C24

BTW, you'll have to install adjustable track rods for the rear and adjustable cam bolts for the front suspension to bring the camber specs back to factory specs. I ordered mine from summit racing.

Ah, talaga..? S#1T, didnt know that. Do i really need to? Masisira ba yung suspension ko if i just lower and not get the cam bolts and track rods?

I wont be lowering 2 inches naman eh, 1.5 nalang (H&R). By the way, how much would the above mentioned parts cost ba including installation? Thanks again!

**psych_on** · July 26th, 2005 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by C24

diba taiwan ang concept one? ang mahal naman kung P58T. Teka, brand ba ang concept one or pangalan lang ng store? Nasa P60T up ang Rays. Tribute ang nakalagay dun sa box ng espelir e. Have to warn you though na stiff ang magiging ride ng lowered springs and 255/55-18s although sanayan lang. Anyway, shop around at marami rami na rin akong nakita na magagandang rims w/ the same bolt pattern as the tribute. Lalo na yung deep-dished tapos polished lip.

Ok thanks, ill keep that in mind... actually i just got that pic off the conceptone website pero im not getting that exact wheel. Ganun lang style and its in chrome (18"). Mga magkano ba tamang price i should pay for 18" na taiwan made wheels? anyway, can you suggest other places i can get good rims at? Im actually really looking for deep-dished, polished-lip rims like you said. Thanks again!

**psych_on** · July 26th, 2005 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by C24

I think i got my falken tires for P7T each, not satisfied w/ the traction though.

Whered you buy the tires pala sir? Mga ganyan price range gusto ko sana! Does falken have a 245/50 R18 kaya?

**C24** · July 26th, 2005 12:34 PM

even if you don't lower your tribute by 2", your camber setting will change significantly. di naman masisira suspension, magiging uneven lang ang tire wear; mapupudpod kaagad ang inner treads.

$26 yung bolts, forgot yung price nung track rods.

try the usual places where they sell mags, west ave., evangelista, tire rack, etc.

try bridgestone sa fort for the tires.

**psych_on** · July 28th, 2005 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by C24

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.

Sir forgot to ask you, i got my 18" rims na pero 42 ang offset and its 18x8 lang! Will there be a fender-rubbing problem pag 255/55 R18 tires ginamit ko for my mazda tribute considering im lowering the car 1.5"..? Kung may sayad sa fender yung 255/55 R18 ok lang kaya if i go with 235/50 R18? Wala kasi available na 255/50 or even 245/50 R18 dito sa pinas eh... Please help need advise! Thanks!

**psych_on** · July 28th, 2005 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by BlueBimmer

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

Sir, will that tire size (265/50r18) fit into my Mazda Tribute without any fender-rubbing (kahit todo kabig) considering that i'll be using 18x8 rims with a 42 offset and ill be lowering the car 1.5 inches? Ibaiba kasi advice ng mga nakausap ko eh, im getting confused! (for example, sabi ng mga taga Dunlop di daw kasya, ang ginagamit daw nila sa mga rav4, crv at x-trail eh size 235/50r18 lang... However i have a feeling na their telling me this kasi wala sila size ng tire na gusto ko kya pinipilit nila na kunin ko ung smaller size na meron sila!)

I dont want to end up buying an expensive tire that wont fit! Please help, thanks!

**C24** · July 28th, 2005 06:26 PM

265/50-18 (28.4" tall) might be too wide for an 18x8 rim as 255/55-18 (29" tall) is just right w/ 18x8.5. check w/ bluebimmer how wide are the rims his bro has.

yung orig tires ng grand vitara & rav4 (235/60-16) are only 27" tall while your tribute's orig tire (215/70-16) is 28" tall. pag US tribute and escape naman, 235/70-16 (29").

ask the tire store kung pwede pa test fit ng tire to your rim.

**kmo** · July 28th, 2005 10:27 PM

tama lang ata yun e akin kasi i used 235/50/18 sa xtrail ko got dunlop lemans mga 6.5t isa pwde na ! de rin makapal tire wall so de kinakain mags ko im using prodrive na gc-05f pero offset ko kasi 28 ata e kaya max k na yung 235 galing evo kasi mags ... i think yung 265 sobang lapad na de na tama sa calculations may calcutaltions kasi yan e kng ano tamang tires pero i think 235/50/18 is the best kasi mga rav4 crv yan din kabit e