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Sorry for the bad pics - it's cloudy today. So far I have not noticed any tramlining, tread noise, etc. This specific tire is rated for 7-9" wide rims, and the stock wheel is 18x7 so that's why you can see in one pic in particular how much it's bulging on the rim.

I'll post better pics after I get the truck cleaned up and the sky is clear, including some closeups on the inboard side of how close it is (or isn't - I don't know yet lol, just that it isn't rubbing.)

I will also provide more driving impressions in about a month - road trip around memorial day, 1 or 2 autocrosses in June.

Ford Maverick 255/55-18 Continental SportContact3 tires installed on stock 18" wheels PXL_20240510_184518932


Ford Maverick 255/55-18 Continental SportContact3 tires installed on stock 18" wheels PXL_20240510_184527647


Ford Maverick 255/55-18 Continental SportContact3 tires installed on stock 18" wheels PXL_20240510_184504758
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Nice! Another post mentioned 245/55R18's, has my interest since the OD is the same as my current 225/60's,,,,

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Nice! Another post mentioned 245/55R18's, has my interest since the OD is the same as my current 225/60's,,,,
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So, interestingly, Conti lists these as as 29.0" tall but 715 rev/mile. That doesn't jive on any online calculator I've looked at.

29.0" diameter should be 695 rev/mile, but if instead 715 rev/mile is correct, that would be only 28.2" diameter.

They look a little taller than stock, when new. (The 2nd pic in this collage I had less than 2k miles on the truck. Stock Michelins were new, basically.)
Ford Maverick 255/55-18 Continental SportContact3 tires installed on stock 18" wheels PXL_20221019_152529744~2-COLLAGE
 
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All kinds of room on the inside rear. I thought I might need a spacer, no way!

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It due to the offset of the focus st wheels Installed. Check this picture. The orange is your set up. the green is mine.
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It due to the offset of the focus st wheels Installed. Check this picture. The orange is your set up. the green is mine.
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What size and model of tire are you running?

I was expecting mine to look like yours, or worse. You could run a 5mm spacer.
 
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Im running 235 60 18 Michelin defender 2 all seasons.
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Wow, so a 245+ is a no go with your wheels unless you do add spacers.
 
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Wow, so a 245+ is a no go with your wheels unless you do add spacers.
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100% correct. I saw someone else had 245s on Focus ST wheels and said they were ok but then later said they were rubbing in the rear. I definitely don't think 245s would be ok unless I would use spacers because the 235s are already cutting it close lol
 
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colinl said:
So, interestingly, Conti lists these as as 29.0" tall but 715 rev/mile. That doesn't jive on any online calculator I've looked at.

29.0" diameter should be 695 rev/mile, but if instead 715 rev/mile is correct, that would be only 28.2" diameter.

They look a little taller than stock, when new. (The 2nd pic in this collage I had less than 2k miles on the truck. Stock Michelins were new, basically.)
PXL_20221019_152529744~2-COLLAGE.jpg
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When verifying rev/mile don't use overall tire diameter use 2x (loaded height at a particular air pressure from ground to center of axle) aka rolling radius. 28.6" rolling at 28.2 sounds about right. (A vote for additional 1.5 or so psi).
 
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When verifying rev/mile don't use overall tire diameter use 2x (loaded height at a particular air pressure from ground to center of axle) aka rolling radius. 28.6" rolling at 28.2 sounds about right. (A vote for additional 1.5 or so psi).
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clever but simple suggestion, I can definitely measure the tire diameter as they sit. and then I can easily recalibrate my speedo (which I haven't changed).
 
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Here are a few more pics. The poke at the front is mostly on the forward edge of the wheel opening. I think my rokblokz mud flaps still cover these tires. 👍

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once you lower it you will get some neg camber which will lessen the appearance of poke abit. I would encourage you to keep the extra camber as well, so long as you keep toe minimal tire wear will be fine. not sure yet what adjustments are needed in the rear, i am thinking at most toe correction, but will wait and see.
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