18" Rial Porto Wheels-What do you think?

Thanks for all of the input!
I am thinking about getting 255/45/18 on the rear and 245/45/18 on the front.

STOCK 235/50/17 tire diameter is: 26.25"
255/45/18 tire diameter is: 27.0"
245/45/18 tire diameter is: 26.7"


This combo will work on the LS with these 18-8" wheels with 47mm offset without any rubbing issues, correct?
 
I am placing an order tomorrow for the wheels and tires! Thanks to all and pictures will follow!
 
255's will rub. I had 255/45R18's on a 38mm offset and they rubbed with people in the car but not with just me.
 
KD00LS said:
255's will rub. I had 255/45R18's on a 38mm offset and they rubbed with people in the car but not with just me.
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Thats becasue of the 38 offset. 255's will even rub with a 42mm offset. He is going with 47mm so he will be good to go.
 
The 255/45/18 will be too big of a tire and I don't think that it's gonna look good. With 47 offset you should go with 255/40/18 or 245/45/18.
 
It seemed like he was more concerned with best ride, not best looks when it came to the tires.
 
pektel said:
It seemed like he was more concerned with best ride, not best looks when it came to the tires.
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Yes, and I thought it will give a nice fit on a stock ride height... Is it going to look like a truck sidewall?
 
Here is a 2005 Jaguar S Type R that has 18" Rial Porto's

I like them:D
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Looks nice on the S-type R. He has 245/40/18s on em. I think you should do that or 245/45/18 for more meat.
 
I like the look of 245/40's on that Jaguar, but I've never had tires with that little of a sidewall. I already have the Sport model, which has stiffer suspension, 130k miles on it too, and I would like to make my ride as smooth as I can. Another thing is when I go back and forth from home to college, I am forced to take parkways that are extremely rough and constantly under road construction.

When I get in the mood I push the LS pretty hard around the corners, so I will have to "relearn" the car somewhat with these 18s and 255/45/18 in rear and 245/45/18 front. I hope the cornering ability hasn't significantly decreased...
 
Justin00LS said:
I like the look of 245/40's on that Jaguar, but I've never had tires with that little of a sidewall. I already have the Sport model, which has stiffer suspension, 130k miles on it too, and I would like to make my ride as smooth as I can. Another thing is when I go back and forth from home to college, I am forced to take parkways that are extremely rough and constantly under road construction.

When I get in the mood I push the LS pretty hard around the corners, so I will have to "relearn" the car somewhat with these 18s and 255/45/18 in rear and 245/45/18 front. I hope the cornering ability hasn't significantly decreased...
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If anything, I'm thinking your cornering ability will actually increase. :cool:

Mark
 
Well I just received the Rial Porto's today and installed them. I ordered them at 5:15PM EST on Tuesday and they were at my door when I got out of class on Thursday!!!

Here are some big pictures. I really wanted the Jaguar Type R wheels, but I absolutely love these Rial Porto's! The rears are 255/45/18 and the front are 245/45/18.



Let me know what you think!!!:D



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Came out great, the car overall looks very nice, the blackouts, tips and everything. Do you have e46 projectors on?
 
HyeLifeLS said:
Came out great, the car overall looks very nice, the blackouts, tips and everything. Do you have e46 projectors on?
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yeah they are E46 with 4300k d2s bulbs. These headlights are by far my best addition to the LS. The tips, wheels, in-dash navigation, and stealth trailer hitch aren't that bad either!:D


I am actually going to be selling these headlight assemblies on LVC with the mounted and aimed E46s, ballasts, etc..in a few weeks because I am in the process of putting a new pair of E46s AND angel eyes into the 03+ headlights as we speak:cool:
 
Very nice, get some tire shine on the tires and wheel wells.
 
Those look AWSOME Justin!! Great pick on the wheels, and your car looks great.
 
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