will swapping rubber be ok, need tire guidance..

matt_435xi · 06-13-2007, 01:37 PM

summer setup (bone stock):

front 18x8 on 225/40/18
rear 18x8.5 on 255/35/18

winter setup (CSLs):

all 18x8.5 on 225/45/18 (Dunlop winter performance tires)

So I am thinking I may fall in love with my CSL replicas, and want to run them in the summer too. So was thinking of just swapping rubber between the 2 sets. I think this should be ok, only concern is minor differences in configurations. Comments/suggestions?

I still have not bought my winter rubber, would you recommend a different size tire?

spacedogg · 06-13-2007, 02:13 PM

Why not get a set of 19" CSLs and tires for the summer? :P

matt_435xi · 06-13-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

Why not get a set of 19" CSLs and tires for the summer? :P

rather stick with 18" rubber, cheaper..and not sure i am going to swap CSLs for summer, may just keep CSLs as winter setup in which case 19" winter is OUT of the question.

matt_435xi · 06-17-2007, 06:30 PM

can someone give me the ok?

Park2670 · 06-17-2007, 06:36 PM

Its ok to swap tires but Its really hard with runflats. I would recommend running the stocks for winter and csls for summer. Plus a non staggered setup wont get you the greatest traction with your summer tires.

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Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	Its ok to swap tires but Its really hard with runflats. I would recommend running the stocks for winter and csls for summer. Plus a non staggered setup wont get you the greatest traction with your summer tires. __________________
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