ok I put new tires on today and replaced my F1 emt vet tires

marcodant · 04-07-2006, 05:34 AM

what a world of difference. The goodyears were hard as a rock, about 2/32 tread or less on them and loud. I replaced them with sumitomo htz II. very quite, smooth, and in stick. But still early only about 100miles on them now. But on tire rack can't get a better price $146 each for 255/45 18. I went one size smaller ot keep the tires this time just inside the fenders. the 2750 40 18 were right at the fenders. they never ever rubbed or hit but I like the look of just inside the fender. Wheels are 18x9 et35. I will keep everyone posted on the tires but seem a good choice so far.. Anyone else ever use them? I was thinking the F3 goodyears but I think that would be overkill for me not tracking the car and only like to have fun once in a while.. family to think about you know..

Younger · 04-07-2006, 06:28 AM

ex-a8drifter · 04-07-2006, 07:00 AM

marcodant · 04-07-2006, 08:09 AM

not much a diff maybe a 1/4 inch if that but just enough to be inside the fender as oppossed to on the edge. I will take pics and post later.

kphani · 04-07-2006, 09:54 AM

ryoung · 04-07-2006, 10:20 AM

Ross:D · 04-07-2006, 10:54 AM

although not all manufacturers seem to measure size the same, just like clothes.

ryoung · 04-07-2006, 12:49 PM

In addition, the section width is valid only when the tire is mounted on the "design" rim width. For the 255/45-18, the design rim width is 9"; for the 275/40-18, it's 9.5". Mounting the 275/40-18 on a 9" rim would result in a section width somewhat less than 275mm.

Calculating Tire Dimensions

marcodant · 04-07-2006, 03:52 PM

there is a slight diff..here is the front

marcodant · 04-07-2006, 03:56 PM

to compare to the 275 40.. very little diff but just enough

04-07-2006, 06:28 AM	#2
Younger New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 196	Re: I've always liked the look of your ride. The beefy 275 looks sharp!

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04-07-2006, 08:09 AM	#4
marcodant Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,432	thanks the 255 are just about the same size width of what the 275 was. not much a diff maybe a 1/4 inch if that but just enough to be inside the fender as oppossed to on the edge. I will take pics and post later. __________________ 97 a8q 4.2 Upgrades painted lowers, TIPTRONIC conversion, rebuilt tranny, tranny code 0001, K&N air filter, cross drilled and slotted rotors ceramic pads, braided SS brake lines, euro clear corners, SS exhaust tips, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, cold weather package, fridge upgrade, moonroof (anyone else have one ?)

04-07-2006, 09:54 AM	#5
kphani AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 111	think the differene is about 20mm. I have Continental ContiTouring, love em.

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ryoung Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 11,968	Looking forward to those pics. __________________ 2001 Audi S8 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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04-07-2006, 12:49 PM	#8
ryoung Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 11,968	Don't forget that those numbers are section widths, not tread widths. In addition, the section width is valid only when the tire is mounted on the "design" rim width. For the 255/45-18, the design rim width is 9"; for the 275/40-18, it's 9.5". Mounting the 275/40-18 on a 9" rim would result in a section width somewhat less than 275mm. Calculating Tire Dimensions __________________ 2001 Audi S8 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

04-07-2006, 03:52 PM	#9
marcodant Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,432	a pic hard to tell but it if you look at my pic post of the 275 vs the 255 there is a slight diff..here is the front __________________ 97 a8q 4.2 Upgrades painted lowers, TIPTRONIC conversion, rebuilt tranny, tranny code 0001, K&N air filter, cross drilled and slotted rotors ceramic pads, braided SS brake lines, euro clear corners, SS exhaust tips, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, cold weather package, fridge upgrade, moonroof (anyone else have one ?)

04-07-2006, 03:56 PM	#10
marcodant Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,432	another rear. sorry car is dirty and inside it is raining out. check out my pic post for more and to compare to the 275 40.. very little diff but just enough __________________ 97 a8q 4.2 Upgrades painted lowers, TIPTRONIC conversion, rebuilt tranny, tranny code 0001, K&N air filter, cross drilled and slotted rotors ceramic pads, braided SS brake lines, euro clear corners, SS exhaust tips, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, cold weather package, fridge upgrade, moonroof (anyone else have one ?)

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