zorb_rules Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Ok lil bit of a dumb question.. I'm currently running 18's on my car with the rears width being 18x9" the tyres on the rears are 265/35/18.. what other size tyres will fit safely.. IM looking to go with something a lil cheaper therefore attempting to shy away from the 265's if possible.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 235s... should be a hell of a lot cheaper shouldnt they? I had 235s stretched over 10s... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3674344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 actually i had 235s on the fronts too which were 9 wide Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3674347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorb_rules Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 yeah I was just worried about the stretching I was hoping to find a cheaper set.. but wasnt sure what sizes would be possible.. and safe Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3674348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 235s over 9s arent stretched.. well hardly anyway. 10s were... very stretched. 235s on 9s should be fine Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3674352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorb_rules Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 sweet thanks.. im hoping they are 9;s lol better check to be safe now..thanks for the help.. greatly appreciated.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3674353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 235's will be a neat fit or even 245 (I'm running them on a 9.5" rim) if you really want, if you want it to be slightly stretched go with a 225 but some tire places may be hesitant to do that Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3674355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferni Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 R34 GTR wheels are 18x9"... they come standard with 245's... You could go anywhere between 265-225 probably... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3674362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABuSD Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Just about to buy some tyres for my 9" most likely going 215/40, if uve seen my car u know I like the stretched look Running a 235/35 on my10" atm, yummy yummy Just be careful, some brands of tyres stretch better than others. Same goes with rims, some allow MAJOR stretching others dont, its upto the type of bead! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3675679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Just about to buy some tyres for my 9" most likely going 215/40, if uve seen my car u know I like the stretched look Running a 235/35 on my10" atm, yummy yummy Just be careful, some brands of tyres stretch better than others. Same goes with rims, some allow MAJOR stretching others dont, its upto the type of bead! wtf that is insane! Which tire shop in Melbourne would do that for you!.. I need to know lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3675705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABuSD Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Al, recommended Bob Jane in WaterGardens, took it to them and they fitted it, but were like no way they will go on, im like look at the tyre u took off(same sizes) and hes like, ok Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3676228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieeeee-ro Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 i found i lost grip with stretched tyres i had 235s on 9" rim... if i was u, i'd just put 245s or 255s to save $$$ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3676872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogKnight Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 i found i lost grip with stretched tyres i had 235s on 9" rim...if i was u, i'd just put 245s or 255s to save $$$ Eddie, love those rims on your car. Look hot. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3677827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Al, recommended Bob Jane in WaterGardens, took it to them and they fitted it, but were like no way they will go on, im like look at the tyre u took off(same sizes) and hes like, ok Thats awesome man Bob Jane refused to put 235s on my 9" rim lol I was a bit suprised, hardly had any stretch Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3678081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABuSD Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Dont tell me it was WaterGardens one? Cos im planning to use them again this time round!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3679287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Dont tell me it was WaterGardens one? Cos im planning to use them again this time round!!! Na na wasn't that one man lol Western suburbs Bob Jane would probably do it, but not happening down here in the south eastern suburbs Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3680581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABuSD Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 haha, I go a springy shop to do my rears 275's on an 11" not as much stretch, plus they nankangs and dont stretch as good, thats why id rather another set of stretchy Falkens. What rims are they anywys Zorb(34gtr?)? Do they have a nice chunky bead? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3680766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~R33AzzA~ Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Iv got 18 9.5s all round with 235 and they are stretched a little but it looks hot and you get very little tyre wall flex. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3681073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorb_rules Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 The rims were actually off a gto.. there 9.5" wide at the rears apparently although i didnt think that wide would fit on my 33 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3682819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
some_cs_student Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 i found i lost grip with stretched tyres i had 235s on 9" rim...if i was u, i'd just put 245s or 255s to save $$$ How is 235's stretched on 9 inch wide rim? I am running 235's on my stock GTR rims and they don't look stretched. It had 245's on it before. Running 235 on a 9.5inch rim would be stretching it To the original poster, there is an interesting thread of stretching tyres somewhere in the forum, unfortunately it didn't have much debate other than about the "look" of it... Also check Wheels sizes and offsets people usually mention what they've run before it might help but you will probably find its recommended to not stretch the tyres. Regards, Gareth Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207755-what-tyres-sizes-can-i-put-on-my-18s/#findComment-3687133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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