EDIT: I ended up going with a set of Continental Pure Contact LS 235/45-R18's 94V - Thanks for all the input!
I have finally purchased a set of 18 x 7” stock rims to augment my 16” LT rims. I have pretty much decided on Bridgestone BLIZZAK WS80’s for my snow tires, but am having trouble choosing tires for summer.
1. I want to stick as close as possible to 26.1 inches in diameter to keep my speedo accurate. I understand that the stock tire size is 225/45-18. I also thought there was a wider size that would look more aggressive and possibly give more traction via a bigger contact patch. I am going to install Eibachs so I also need to worry about interference when turning lock to lock as well. Any suggestions here?
2. I think that an S (112mph)or T (118 mph)speed rating is the most I will need and even that will be later after other mods far in the future.
3. As for the load index, if my source is correct (2014 Chevrolet Cruze LT w/1FL 4dr Sedan Specs) it has a gross weight of 4321 lbs. Add 2 passengers at 200lbs each and a max of 150lbs tongue weight for those days I tow and you get 4871 lbs. So per tire it would be approximately 1218 lbs. I think a load index of no less than 87 (1201 lbs.) and above would be sufficient as I usually drive alone with no trailer. Anyone see a flaw in this thinking?
4. I am leaning towards all season radials or high performance ASR’s vs. Ultra High Performance ASR’s or summer only tires as I live in the Midwest and we see plenty of rain as well as many 40 degree and lower temperature days before and after the snow flies. I do not do any autocross or track type driving, just spirited road use.
Any informed suggestions?:whatdoyouthink:
EDIT: I've read this thread - Tires, everything you need to know about sizes for the cruze. - , but it was limited in help and hasn't really been updated much and also I tried to get to this thread - Tire Sizes -, but as usual, I do not have access to the COMG.
I just recently found this thread - New wheels, need some help with tire sizes.- parallels mine pretty well, but not many suggestions
Related threads:
Cruze OEM Wheel Options
factory rim dimensions
18" Rims
I have finally purchased a set of 18 x 7” stock rims to augment my 16” LT rims. I have pretty much decided on Bridgestone BLIZZAK WS80’s for my snow tires, but am having trouble choosing tires for summer.
1. I want to stick as close as possible to 26.1 inches in diameter to keep my speedo accurate. I understand that the stock tire size is 225/45-18. I also thought there was a wider size that would look more aggressive and possibly give more traction via a bigger contact patch. I am going to install Eibachs so I also need to worry about interference when turning lock to lock as well. Any suggestions here?
2. I think that an S (112mph)or T (118 mph)speed rating is the most I will need and even that will be later after other mods far in the future.
3. As for the load index, if my source is correct (2014 Chevrolet Cruze LT w/1FL 4dr Sedan Specs) it has a gross weight of 4321 lbs. Add 2 passengers at 200lbs each and a max of 150lbs tongue weight for those days I tow and you get 4871 lbs. So per tire it would be approximately 1218 lbs. I think a load index of no less than 87 (1201 lbs.) and above would be sufficient as I usually drive alone with no trailer. Anyone see a flaw in this thinking?
4. I am leaning towards all season radials or high performance ASR’s vs. Ultra High Performance ASR’s or summer only tires as I live in the Midwest and we see plenty of rain as well as many 40 degree and lower temperature days before and after the snow flies. I do not do any autocross or track type driving, just spirited road use.
Any informed suggestions?:whatdoyouthink:
EDIT: I've read this thread - Tires, everything you need to know about sizes for the cruze. - , but it was limited in help and hasn't really been updated much and also I tried to get to this thread - Tire Sizes -, but as usual, I do not have access to the COMG.
I just recently found this thread - New wheels, need some help with tire sizes.- parallels mine pretty well, but not many suggestions
Related threads:
Cruze OEM Wheel Options
factory rim dimensions
18" Rims