Will 4 235/40-18 snows fit on base wheels?

Mergnthwirker · 10-07-2009, 11:17 AM

Looking at the Michelin website, I see that Pilot Alpin PA2 in size 235/40-18 will fit a wheel width from 8" to 9.5"

Pilot® Alpin® PA2™: Winter Tires: MICHELIN® Automotive Tires: Michelin Tires

The stock (base) wheels are 8.0" front, and 9.0" rear. The only snows I have found in the stock sizes are Bridgestone Blizzak LM60's, which are available in the staggered stock sizes (225/50 front & 245/45 rear) for about $200/tire.

By my calculations, the stock tires run about 755 revs/mile and the 235/40's would be about 5% higher at 794 revs/mile, so the speedo would read fast. But this seems like an acceptable range to me.

So it appears to me that the Michelins all 4 same size will work on these wheels.

Anyone BTDT? Any gotcha's that I should be aware of before ordering them?

shumby · 10-07-2009, 11:23 AM

stay away from blizzacks they suck. i got the pilot alpins and they are the shlt

nogoodname · 10-07-2009, 11:25 AM

heard that blizzacks turn into all seasons pretty fast, i bought them as i had no choice... last minute deal b/c there's a winter tire law here and i wanted to drive... wtv

Mergnthwirker · 10-07-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

stay away from blizzacks they suck. i got the pilot alpins and they are the shlt

That's why I'm trying to get another set of Alpin's. I've had them on other cars and been very satisfied. Had Blizzaks once, and they only worked well the first year.

Mergnthwirker · 10-07-2009, 02:32 PM

My specific concern is differences in sidewall flex when mounting the same size tires on two different width wheels. The 235/40-18's are designed for 8.5" wheels. So for the fronts, the sidewalls will have too much flex and at the rear too little relative to each other.

What will that do to my handling (not that winter tires handle...)?

Zazzo · 10-08-2009, 03:34 AM

The rear tires will be too stretched. It would not look right at all. thats pretty much my concern for your car.

Mergnthwirker · 10-08-2009, 10:46 AM

Well, currently there is not a Michelin Alpin fitment for the 18" wheels on our cars. Looks like I'm going to be stuck with Bridgestone Blizzaks LM60 in the stock sizes. I'm disappointed!

I'll post on my experiences with them.

HJM

AJ@ECSMotorsports · 10-08-2009, 10:36 PM

They should fit.. the tires can't be that bad.

10-07-2009, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 16	Will 4 235/40-18 snows fit on base wheels? Looking at the Michelin website, I see that Pilot Alpin PA2 in size 235/40-18 will fit a wheel width from 8" to 9.5" Pilot® Alpin® PA2™: Winter Tires: MICHELIN® Automotive Tires: Michelin Tires The stock (base) wheels are 8.0" front, and 9.0" rear. The only snows I have found in the stock sizes are Bridgestone Blizzak LM60's, which are available in the staggered stock sizes (225/50 front & 245/45 rear) for about $200/tire. By my calculations, the stock tires run about 755 revs/mile and the 235/40's would be about 5% higher at 794 revs/mile, so the speedo would read fast. But this seems like an acceptable range to me. So it appears to me that the Michelins all 4 same size will work on these wheels. Anyone BTDT? Any gotcha's that I should be aware of before ordering them?

10-07-2009, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	stay away from blizzacks they suck. i got the pilot alpins and they are the shlt __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

10-08-2009, 03:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zazzo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canoga Park Posts: 3 Drives: 09 370Z Gray M6 SP Rep Power: 16	The rear tires will be too stretched. It would not look right at all. thats pretty much my concern for your car. __________________ Im a noob!!

10-08-2009, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
AJ@ECSMotorsports The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,290 Drives: '10 335i\| '12 GT-R Rep Power: 18	They should fit.. the tires can't be that bad. __________________ Your 370Z/G37 Performance Specialists! PH: 1-855-ECS-PARTS \| PM me \| E-Mail Us \| AIM - ECSMotorsports \| Facebook Us!

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Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 16	My specific concern is differences in sidewall flex when mounting the same size tires on two different width wheels. The 235/40-18's are designed for 8.5" wheels. So for the fronts, the sidewalls will have too much flex and at the rear too little relative to each other. What will that do to my handling (not that winter tires handle...)?

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Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 16	Well, currently there is not a Michelin Alpin fitment for the 18" wheels on our cars. Looks like I'm going to be stuck with Bridgestone Blizzaks LM60 in the stock sizes. I'm disappointed! I'll post on my experiences with them. HJM