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Thread: Tire size for e34/540/6 with 18s

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    Default Tire size for e34/540/6 with 18s

    I just won an auction for a set of Kumho Ectasa 711s that are size 225 40 18 all around. I am wondering if these are suitable for 18 X 8 rims (M5 replicas) on an e34 540/6. I know that the recomended size is 235 40 18 but are these good enough? Will I notice any difference? Anybody have experience with these tires? Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

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    This should answer any and all tire size questions.

    http://alan.akarally.com/Tire Size Calc.xls

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    thanks for that....I don't quite get it though. Does anybody have experience with 225 40 18 on 18 X 8 rims on an e34?

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    225 is kinda small. i was running 225/35/18 and the ride quality sucked ass


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    these sizes retain o/a diameter
    235/40-18
    245/40-18
    265/35-18
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