Anyone running 225/40r18 tires?

[RS Smash]

Just curious if the ride is too harsh. I currently have an RS with 17" wheels. I am thinking of the GM springs with the additional 10mm drop and 18" wheels. However I don't want to make the ride too harsh. Any input would be helpful.

Thanks

Jim

 

[Thaifight-R]

Mine have only been slightly worse than my stock 15's.

And they're stretched. lol

225/40 Federal 595 on 18x9.5 all around.

Then again, I don't know what you feel would be "too harsh" so it's hard to say.

 

[carsNskis]

The ride of the Chevrolet Performance suspension is firmer, but not harsh by any means. Does a better job of reducing body roll (both side to side and fore/aft). 10mm is only 1/2" so it's not an aggressive drop. Good for spirited driving but not track grade

.....it's not the size, is how you drive it

 

[RS Smash]

Thanks for all the info. I am trying to decide between the GM springs and Eibach.

 

[DWolfe2010]

https://vimeo.com/134326155

Cause 18x9.5 on 215/35 tires and it rides like a Cadillac


Cause #UniqueLOW

 

[roskoRGV]

18 inch rims

do you have to replace or upgrade the suspension when your putting 18" rims and tires?

 

[Camaroboi13]

do you have to replace or upgrade the suspension when your putting 18" rims and tires?

If you don't go drastic with the offsets and buy wheels that actually fit the car and aren't 3" too wide, then no, you will not have to purchase any additional suspension components to put 18" wheels and tires on your car.

 

[DWolfe2010]

If you don't go drastic with the offsets and buy wheels that actually fit the car and aren't 3" too wide, then no, you will not have to purchase any additional suspension components to put 18" wheels and tires on your car.

do you have to replace or upgrade the suspension when your putting 18" rims and tires?

Actually at 9.5 inches with a 30mm offset wide with a 235 tire it'll fit on stock suspension


Cause #UniqueLOW

 

[carsNskis]

https://vimeo.com/134326155

Cause 18x9.5 on 215/35 tires and it rides like a Cadillac


Cause #UniqueLOW

What suspension? Any tire rub?

.....it's not the size, it's how you drive it

 

[curvguy]

I did, bought a Nitto tires 225/40r 18. I would say the ride is quite harsh, but tolerable. In my option what matter is how it looks. I might do a hella flash theme soon by the way.