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what wheels will fit

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Hi all,

buying a new set of wheels and just need some advice, they are 225 40 r18 will i have any issues fitting these to a caddy? And will the low profile tyre give a rough ride and should i go with a smaller option? any thoughts suggestions welcome :D
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Are you lowered. Had 18's with eibach on previous caddy and was fine with ride.

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dubvan wrote:Are you lowered. Had 18's with eibach on previous caddy and was fine with ride.

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not lowered ridding at standard height
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I'm currently on 19's with standard height and still have all my fillings! :lol:

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Mine is standard ride hight, on 225/40 18's, (ET45), and rides very well.
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Reggie wrote:Mine is standard ride hight, on 225/40 18's, (ET45), and rides very well.
any chance you could throw up a photo to see the 18's on the standard ride height?
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First post on page 2 of this thread, the 'Shine On' sign written van.

http://www.caddy2k.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 8&start=15
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Size is irrelevent however the offset is vital
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Banditbarron wrote:Size is irrelevent however the offset is vital

what offset should be used?
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We also need to know the width of the wheel but I'm assuming with 225 tyres its an 8" wheel. I run a 19x8 wheel with an offset of 48 I think and no clearance problems.
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dan@biali wrote:We also need to know the width of the wheel but I'm assuming with 225 tyres its an 8" wheel. I run a 19x8 wheel with an offset of 48 I think and no clearance problems.

ya the wheels are 225 40 r18 so that would be 18 x 8"

Just found out the offset is et42. Will that 5mm make any difference?
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The tyres are 225/40-18 not the wheels... the wheels are most likely 18x7.5 18x8 or even 18x8.5

I think ET45 is about the optimum offset
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C8COG wrote:The tyres are 225/40-18 not the wheels... the wheels are most likely 18x7.5 18x8 or even 18x8.5

I think ET45 is about the optimum offset
Please read the post above yours :D. Wheels are 18" x 8
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I've 225/40/18 tyres on my 7.5x18 wheels so if your guessing the wheel width from the tyre size you may be incorrect.
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Point taken, any dealings with tyre safety centre in cookstown doc?
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