Thanks for sharing! You went with the same tires as Leon Marriott but on the stock wheel. This setup looks on the heavy side. Most owners report noticing more sluggish handling at +5 lb per corner and you're at +10 lb per corner. How does it feel to you?
Looks great! I doubt many test the limits. Any change in fuel economy or too soon to tell?
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. The growl of the engine was nice too. I know some people added mods to make the "growl" even better...I'm sure that sounds great! Also I heard no difference in tire noise than the stock tires (which was none that I noticed). So far I agree with the high ratings these tires received on TireRack.com . I can't wait to try them out in the snow..
Awesome, thanks for sharing.Today I went to the Mazda dealership to pick up wheel locks so I had the opportunity to go on an actual highway (no traffic lights) for about 10 minutes of my 30 minute (one way drive). During that time I had the opportunity to evaluate the new Falken Wildpeak tires at higher speeds. During my cruise at 83 mph for a few minutes I had the windows closed, vent off, and radio off so that I could really pay attention. Since traffic was so light during the time I was on the highway I experimented dropping down to 35 mph (in the slowest lane) then quickly accelerating up to 80. The bottom line is I detected no sluggishness at all.....just raw power
Also my mpg's for the entire round trip was ~ 25mpg's . This included my around town stop and go time to get out of Princeton, and some highway driving along with some "Fun"
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There will be no rubbing issues with a 18x8 +40 combined with 235/50 wildpeaks. Excellent fitment in my opinion. Close to flush in front and a little tuck in the rear. What aftermarket 18x8 did you have in mind?
What if if the tires are 255/45/18's 😁
I don't see the Wildpeak Trails available in 255/45r18. I see them in 255/55r18. Are you referring to 255/55 Wildpeak Trails or a different tire in 255/45?
thanks! i'm not sure yet, but i was seeing a lot more options on tirerack at 18x8 than 18x7/7.5
I see there are a few choices I could select from....if they are that wide I would not worry much about the aggressive look. I initially was thinking for the rear only then I read somewhere you cannot stagger if you have all-wheel drive so they would have to fit the front and the rear.
I would have to know which tire you are referring to in the 255/45 size as 255/45 is simply a category and specific measurements vary among all tire brands and models for a size category. How wide would the wheel be in this +40 offset?
Thanks for that...I would go with an 8.5" wide wheel +40 offset. Probably Vredestein hypertrac all seasons.I would have to know which tire you are referring to in the 255/45 size as 255/45 is simply a category and specific measurements vary among all tire brands and models for a size category. How wide would the wheel be in this +40 offset?
I ran the numbers for the 255/55r18 Wildpeak Trail on a stock 18x7 +45 wheel. There would be slight rub in the front at full turn lock AND slight rub in the rear against the suspension. The rear could be remedied with a few mm of offset with some spacers. The front wouldn't be anything major either. 255 on a 7" wheel may actually allow the CX-30 to float on water.
I think I'm leaning towards Enkei T6R - Enkei Tuning T6R Gloss Black Painted (tirerack.com)
I don't trust the listed weight by retailers. It appears they may be weighing the wheel with the packaging. I would only trust the manufacturer's website. Enkei has a video where they weigh different sizes of this wheel, although they don't weigh the 18x8, but based on the other 3 that they weigh, you can estimate that it will be around 22 lb or less.
It's that on an 18" wheel or 16" wheel?
