The 295/35/18 Kumho MX rubber in the rear (18x10.5s) is getting on my nerves. My rims stick out a little, no sidewall protection, and are very vulnerable to curb rash. I've already destroyed the outer "lip" of one rim from rubbing it on a gutter I didn't see and misjudged the distance.
So, I went down to Discount Tire Co, the place where I bought the tires locally, and the guy said if I want to upgrade to fatter tires, I would only have to pay the difference between them and the price of the ones I have on there now. My reasons for upgrading would be 50% for looks, and 50% for protection. Right now, they don't look that wide at all. I am running 265/35/18 in the front for my 18x9's and don't plan on changing that.
I don't want a taller tire, just a fatter (sideways) one. I need sidewall protection, and more width for the muscular appearence. The MX's are really nice tires, but their size is just not cutting it.
Any help is appriciated.
So, I went down to Discount Tire Co, the place where I bought the tires locally, and the guy said if I want to upgrade to fatter tires, I would only have to pay the difference between them and the price of the ones I have on there now. My reasons for upgrading would be 50% for looks, and 50% for protection. Right now, they don't look that wide at all. I am running 265/35/18 in the front for my 18x9's and don't plan on changing that.
I don't want a taller tire, just a fatter (sideways) one. I need sidewall protection, and more width for the muscular appearence. The MX's are really nice tires, but their size is just not cutting it.
Any help is appriciated.