Recommended Tyre Size

[nuffsaid]

Hi all

What do you guys recommend for 18*8 +35 and 18*9 +35 rims?

Option 1

235/40/18

265/35/18

Option 2

225/40/18

255/35/18

Option 3

225/45/18

255/40/18

They're both as close as you can get in terms of rolling diameter

1) Is there much difference in pricing between the wider set or narrower set?

2) Option 1 would probably be a little more comfy as there is more side wall, but maybe too sloppy?

3) car is lowered 340mm wheel to guard so would like to avoid scraping and rolling, but have the wheels sit as far out as possible.

Im running 235 on a 8" wide rim now and it seems fine to me. Is 265/35 okay for a 9" rim for the rear, would love the fat look but not wanting to drive on rubber that feels too wide and sloppy. Might get away with it with decent tyres.

Will probably be running Falken FK451 on the rims as I am pretty satisfied with the older FK451's. Plus, they're much cheaper than the Bridge. RE001, Dunlop Sport Maxx, Eagle F1 variety and probably not too far off, yet much better from what Ive read than the crappy Nankangs and even Kumho Ecsta SPT's.

Best quote so far for FK451 is $215 for the 235/40 and $270 for the 265/35, each.

Thanks!

[NZMO]

Hi all

What do you guys recommend for 18*8 and 18*9 rims?

Option 1

235/40/18

265/35/18

Option 2

225/40/18

255/35/18

They're both as close as you can get in terms of rolling diameter

1) Is there much difference in pricing between the wider set or narrower set?

2) Option 1 would probably be a little more comfy as there is more side wall, but maybe too sloppy?

Im running 235 on a 8" wide rim now and it seems fine to me. Is 265/35 okay for a 9" rim for the rear, would love the fat look but not wanting to drive on rubber that feels too wide and sloppy. Might get away with it with decent tyres.

Will probably be running Falken FK451 on the rims as I am pretty satisfied with the older FK451's. Plus, they're much cheaper than the Bridge. RE001, Dunlop Sport Maxx, Eagle F1 variety and probably not too far off, yet much better from what Ive read than the crappy Nankangs and even Kumho Ecsta SPT's.

Best quote so far for FK451 is $215 for the 235/40 and $270 for the 265/35, each.

Thanks!

Hi , im actually getting the same as your option 1 this coming week. i have pre tested the sizes with federal tyres and will be fine.

im getting the federal tyres for 235x40 18"s fronts for $181 each and the rears 265x35 18"s for $256 each through Access Auto on the forums here and they do ship interstate.

cheers

David

[nuffsaid]

I'd shell out an extra $100 in total and get the Falken FK452 dude, unless you are getting the Federal 595RS because from all the reports, the 452s are definately much better than the 595SS

[n15m0]

I've run Option 1 with numerous sets of 18x8 and 18x9 and also 18x8.5 and 18x9.5...not a lot of difference to be honest look wise or performance wise, and definately the way to go. 225s on the front look a bit too narrow.

And +1 for the FK452s as well...awesome tyre for the price..I'm on to my 2nd set now...

[nuffsaid]

Option 3 added: like the idea of a slightly higher profile, more comfort and also a fatter look.

Anyone used 225/45 and 255/40 tyres?

[n15m0]

Option 3 added: like the idea of a slightly higher profile, more comfort and also a fatter look.

Anyone used 225/45 and 255/40 tyres?

The above profiles are only suited for 17s...if you use it on 18s it will increase your overall diameter and throw your speedo out. In QLD, it would be illegal due to it being more than 15mm above the factory rolling diameter.

[nuffsaid]

Ah okay

Did the calculator thingo, looks like the 225/45 and 255/40 is out by about 4.2%

So when travelling at about 100km, itll actually be 104km/hr

Not too bad I guess

[nisskid]

how much power are u running? for a skyline around 200rwkw id be running 235/40 and 255/35. if u needed to get more power down id be going a 9.5" or 10" and go 265/35+.