235/50/18 or 235/55/18 ? Would 55 work?

[jdanielca]

The former is stock I assume because that is what is on my car. The roads here are very bad the former owner had a friend (who works at a ST) which is basically a garage/shop) with him during the 2 days we were processing the sale (yes... don't ask lol) anyways he suggested going 55 to compensate for the crappy roads... I do have better tires options if I go with 55, what are your thoughts on this.. Is there going to be rubbing or any issues?

So what is the final word on it, will 55 fit? I need to decided today any help would be appreciated.

[black400]

Can't see it being a issue 

[Jake430]

I had 235/50/18 on my old Ls430 with out any problems.  I tried 55 on the back, they rubbed with a load on some corners.  Tyre fitter said 55 would not fit on the front. 

[jdanielca]

8 minutes ago, Jake430 said:

I had 235/50/18 on my old Ls430 with out any problems.  I tried 55 on the back, they rubbed with a load on some corners.  Tyre fitter said 55 would not fit on the front. 

that sucks 😞 but good to know

[jdanielca]

These are my options, bear in mind I am driving day to day on 100% cobble stone and occasionally I drive on paved highways. I've had 2 ppl say the 55's will not fit and no one that says it will fit because they have tried it.235/55 R18 KUMHO ROAD VENTURE APT

235/50 R18 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA S001

235/50 R18 BRIDGESTONE DUELER HP SPORT

235/50 R18 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5

235/50 R18 DUNLOP SP SPORT 01

235/50 R18 Continental CROSS CONTACT UHP

235/50 R18 GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE

235/50 R18 YOKOHAMA C DRIVE 2 

235/50 R18 Hankook VENTUS V12 EVO

[rayaans]

going from 50 to 55 is going to make no noticeable difference.

Ive recently changed wheels on my sons Golf. Went from 195/65r15 to 205/55r16 with no change in ride quality.

[jdanielca]

well a guy who posted above said it would not fit... my issue now is fit...