Re: 225/45-18 & 255/40-19
NoCones... with a higher sidewall I'm expecting a little more give and movement in the side of the tire so it will flex more - somewhat like drag tires with the wrinkle sidewall. I'm not expecting any more tire life due to dropping the speed rating - these were what was available in those sizes.
I'll try and get some more pics.
No rubbing - the place that put the tires on turned the steering from full lock to full lock and didn't see any issues.