Tires for 18x8.5 (archive)

I've went through the archive looking for information about what tire sizes are good for 18x8.5 wheels and have gotten all sorts of different sizes. I've recently purchased a set of ACS type III 18x8.5 rims and they recommend 225/40-18 for those wheels. I've read other people who have put much wider tires than those, with most people having at least the 235/40-18 setup. My question is, is the 225/40-18 setup enough? And how will getting, say, the 235/40-18 setup differ? I'm considering going with 235/40-18 tires and would appreciate any comments and advice on this topic. Thanks a lot!!

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best setup is 225/40/18 F & 255/35/18 R....(m) Taj's ///M3 00:02 10/22/2001 (0)
Re: Tires for 18x8.5 e36driver 20:20 10/21/2001 (1)
- Yes, only PZeroes and Toyo TS1s come in 245/35-18 Shane 21:15 10/21/2001 (0)
Re: Tires for 18x8.5 Woogie 20:07 10/21/2001 (0)
235/40 or 235/35 better? George 19:48 10/21/2001 (0)
i had both,225/40 look better than 235/40 profile wise---Phastm3 19:23 10/21/2001 (0)
Go with the 235 FOR SURE!!!! ///Ali 18:52 10/21/2001 (0)

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