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Guys I am running Nismo LM-GT4's in 18x9+22 and Dunlop Direzza 02G semi-slicks 235/40/18.

I've got 15mm bolt on spacers and with rolled guards I think I could even use a 20mm spacer. This leads me to think that although my Nismo LMGT4's are designed for R32 GT-R's it's a fairly conservative set-up.

I've done a fair bit of research (HyperRev FTW!) and a fair few Japanese tuning companies run 18x10.5+18 with a 265 semi on an R32 GT-R (stock guards and a lot of camber!) but most run 18x9.5+12 (which is more like an R34 GT-R offset) with 255 or so tyre width.

I think my tyres are a little on the thin side but it's the only size I could get in this tyre apart from the 265/35R18 which I think would be too wide for a 9inch rim.

Any suggestions? More width the better/faster? I'd be keen to hear back from people who actually race their cars. Thanks in advance.

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You could also go for the Bridgestone RE55S which come in 245/40/18 if you need to go wider on your current rims.

I've heard on numerous occasions 18x10.5 is too wide for a 32GTR, but I guess if you roll the guards and run shit loads of neg camber it may be possible.

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I think 18X9 is fine. you can easily run a 235,45 or 55 on that rim. I think 245 is a good size. 35 or 40 doesn't really matter. it's only a 5% difference in profile and a 255/35 will be pretty similar in sidewall height to a 235/40 (just 5mm difference).

I don't think going to an 18X10.5 or even an 18X9.5 +12 will give you that much more advantage (if any) there is a small track increase which is desirable, but as far as rubber goes I think 255 is about as big as you'd want, and they are fine on your current 9 inch rim.

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Justin - my opinion is that matching the right tyre width to the rim size is more important than the actual rim size itself.

Most of the quick GT-R's down here are running 18 x 10.5's with Bridgestone RE55's in 265/35/18's.

In the past I've been running 265's on my 9.5's and I think they are too wide for the rims. Last year I know Scotsman from here dropped 1s on his lap time at Sandown by simply going from 265's on a 9" rim (R34 GTR rims) to 245's and consequently set the fastest time I know of for a GT-R with stock turbo's / engine around that track.

Having said that I'm pretty sure giant runs 265's on his R34 rims. But the general consesus down here is that stretching a tyre will be faster than sticking a fatter tyre on the same rim. I'm certainly going to be running the 245's on my 9.5's from now on rather than the 265's.

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Snowman. That's useful info. I really want to try 18 x 10.5's with 265/35/18's. I know people have managed to get these on an R32 GT-R. My guards are rolled to the max (rolled not pumped) so I am pretty sure I might be able to do it with the right camber and height dialed in.

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I was at IS Motor Racing today and there was a fresh set of TE37's there. 18x9.5+12 for an R32 GT-R whee! Looks like rolled guards + a little camber will definitely easily accommodate 17/18 x 9.5 +12 (R34 GT-R sizes) no worries. It's what most R32 GT-R's in HyperRev run but cool to see a few peeps do it locally too.

I'm seriously looking into 18x10.5 +18 (CE28's come in this size and CE28's are lighter than TE37's albeit harder to clean lol) so I can run 265 wide Direzza O2G's. FWOAR!!!

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I'm seriously looking into 18x10.5 +18 (CE28's come in this size and CE28's are lighter than TE37's albeit harder to clean lol) so I can run 265 wide Direzza O2G's. FWOAR!!!

That's exactly what I am running, bronze in colour aswell.. :huh:

Although I'm running 285/30/18 RE55S, as there are no 265's in the country...

What are the Dunlop's worth in 265's???

Here in Melb they want around $600 a tyre!! :P

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I used to run my tarmac rally set up on the track - 17x8 (V-Spec II BBS) with 235/40/17. These were fine for road events, but too small on the track. Most of the local GT-Rs in the Tassie circuit series run either 17x9 (standard or Volks) with 255/40/17 or 18x10 (Nismo or Simmons) with 265/35/18.

I use RE55s, but 02Gs offer similar performance also, but a touch more wear (testing has shown). The Kumho Ecsta V70A is proving itself a very good performer in road events on GT-Rs and worth considering for the track and around Dunlop prices.

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285 wide semis? Damn that's pretty nuts.

I'm unsure of what the 02G's are worth in 265 but they were about $400 each for me (dealer discount connections at the time) in 235. $600 a tyre sounds like a hell of a lot!

RE55S is definitely the next tyre I am looking at if I can't get the 02G's. Not sure about the Yoko AO48R's. I have a mate that cuts great deals on Toyo R888's but I doubt they would be up there with the other tyres mentioned above.

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They're the best value in Melbourne too, can be had a fair bit cheaper than a lot of the others, and SAU Vic members get a discount.

The R888's seem to have a decent rap. Snowy was going to try them from memory, or did try them?? I heard that they come up to temp very quickly, but also go off a little quicker than the RE55s.

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285 wide semis? Damn that's pretty nuts.

I'm unsure of what the 02G's are worth in 265 but they were about $400 each for me (dealer discount connections at the time) in 235. $600 a tyre sounds like a hell of a lot!

RE55S is definitely the next tyre I am looking at if I can't get the 02G's. Not sure about the Yoko AO48R's. I have a mate that cuts great deals on Toyo R888's but I doubt they would be up there with the other tyres mentioned above.

The Toyo (Both the 888 & the RA1) are infact very good tyres. Most people over my way (ie WA) use RE55's in the larger sizes but the Toyo is quite common in smaller sizes. A mate of mine who should know swears by them.

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Good news. I've done it. 18x10.5's are on order, best thing is that they are in stock in Japan so it looks like they will be here in 2 weeks!

I had the R888's on the MX-5. That saw daily driving duties, attempted drifting on circuit (lol) and a hell of a lot of circuit time. They did over 5000km's on road too, amazing stuff but then again the MX-5 is a light car.

I might even try them (r888's) as they will be a lot cheaper than the 02G's/RE55S. I'll look into it all once my wheels get here (drooool).

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