andz Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 hey guys i need new tyres for my R34 GTR rims... atm its 245x18x40 (9") i want to get 255's (protects my rims for gutter rash and for a wider look) but not many brands do 255x18x40 can u guys recommend any? i want to get more of a mid-end tyres/brands ...dont really want to spend too much on high-ends like s-03 etc as i have AWD cheers, Andy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
n15m0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 You need 255/35/18 to maintain rolling diameter... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3573007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Goodyear Rev-Specs have a "rim protector" on there tyres, tyre is slightly tapered/edged to protect lip of rim Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3573221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 You need 255/35/18 to maintain rolling diameter... to maintain rolling diameter, shouldn't i be using the same 40 profile? (stock) why change to 35's? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3573247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n15m0 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) to maintain rolling diameter, shouldn't i be using the same 40 profile? (stock)why change to 35's? 40 and 35 are a % of your tyre width, not a set measurement...as your tyre width increases, to maintain overall diameter, the % decreases.. Use this calculator to determine: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp Actually...265/35 would be a closer match to your 245/40. Least difference in diameter.. Edited January 10, 2008 by n15m0 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3573269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Factory they're 245/40 ZR18 Potenza RE040 I'm currently running Toyo Proxes F1 same profile as above.. but I can't begin to tell you how much better they are than the Potenzas. Gutter rash, yes i've had a little bit of that... *fking drive through and my carelessness*... you might want to look at running just 255's on the rears and not the front though. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3573298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minix3 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 im running potenza's atm.. dont really mind them but im in love Falken FK452 not sure if they will come in the size you want Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3573300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 40 and 35 are a % of your tyre width, not a set measurement...as your tyre width increases, to maintain overall diameter, the % decreases..Use this calculator to determine: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp Actually...265/35 would be a closer match to your 245/40. Least difference in diameter.. thanks for that, calculator is useful Gutter rash, yes i've had a little bit of that... *fking drive through and my carelessness*... you might want to look at running just 255's on the rears and not the front though. gutter rash is pain, esp when u want to squeeze in somewhere for AWD, i need to run same size for all 4's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3574342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taleb Tyres Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Most 34 GTR's you will find run 265/35/18, a 275/35/18 would be a better match, but these tyres are not as common as the 265's. We have all the sizes mentioned above, brands like toyo, dunlop, yoko..., however i recommend the 275, especially seeing you want a bit of cover for your wheels. I've sent you a pm on the prices,brands and sizes in 265 and 275 which im sure you will find impossible to beat. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3575212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferni Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 .. you might want to look at running just 255's on the rears and not the front though. GTR's have to run same all the way around. Most 34 GTR's you will find run 265/35/18, a 275/35/18 would be a better match, but these tyres are not as common as the 265's.We have all the sizes mentioned above, brands like toyo, dunlop, yoko..., however i recommend the 275, especially seeing you want a bit of cover for your wheels. I've sent you a pm on the prices,brands and sizes in 265 and 275 which im sure you will find impossible to beat. 265's are too baggy on a 9" wide rim I don't recommend it, you get too much sidewall movement. Don't even bother with 275. Rwd gain a bit of off the line traction with baggyness, but being a GTR you have 4wd so you don't need that, what you would prefer is less movement from the tyre for more responsive handling. Stick to original 245 or you can go up to 255 if you want. I've run 245,255 and 265 on my 34GTR rims.... so this is from experience. As for gutter rash, just be extra careful around gutters For a reasonably priced ok performing tyre, have a look at the hankook k104's - they come in 255... probably around 1000-1200 for a set. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3575274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34NOS Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I got brand new 2 tyres RE001 Bridgestone adrenalin that i got 2 weeks but sold my rims before i got the delivery so yuo can have them if they fit your rims. They are ultra hi performance 245/45/18. any reasonable offers considered. i bought them for $690 from Bridgestone tyres. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3575619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 I got brand new 2 tyres RE001 Bridgestone adrenalin that i got 2 weeks but sold my rims before i got the delivery so yuo can have them if they fit your rims. They are ultra hi performance 245/45/18. any reasonable offers considered. i bought them for $690 from Bridgestone tyres. got them on my car atm um i need 4 unfortunately and at least 255's ppl will snap them up quickly if u put them in the 'for sale' section Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3575943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34NOS Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 got them on my car atmum i need 4 unfortunately and at least 255's ppl will snap them up quickly if u put them in the 'for sale' section Yeah i've put it there now..:-) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200866-new-tyres-for-stock-r34-gtr-rims/#findComment-3576293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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