"pictures" - Tyre Size Choice For 18X9" Rims (Stretch Vs Flush)

[jez NF]

I have 18x9 inch rims.

Deciding what size tyres to get.

Car is lowered on king springs

Tending towards 235 40 and 255 35 OR 225 45 and 245 40

Give me opinions but I want pictures to help me decide....

I like the look of stretch to be honest but want something "reasonably" practical as well.

PICTURES ARE KEY..so put them up if you have any (please)

[White GTS-T]

More so than the size, will be the tyre brand, and type, that will affect the look. Example; whether it has a rim protector, sidewall stiffness etc.

Here's a picture of 215/45/R17 Federal 595's on 9.5" TE37SL's. Notice how the Federals are quite 'square' and don't give much of a stretched look.

[GTSBoy]

You should get your eyes checked. That ^ looks stretched to uselessness.

Edited August 17, 2013 by GTSBoy

[jez NF]

Thanks fellas...

And more pictures..cmon people

[niZmO_Man]

265/35/18 Falken Azenis on 18x9

But, the tyre design does play a part.

[simpletool]

235/40 on 9" rims is a mild stretch and by far the cheapest. If you want mild stretch at a reasonable price there is no other option worth considering, all round.

It's also the right diameter. Otherwise 235/40 & 265/35 rear is a good mix, but 265/35 is not stretch on a 9" but is a good vertical fitment (you'll need offset over 30 to fit).

[jez NF]

thanks....keep em coming...

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

265/35/18 Falken Azenis on 18x9

But, the tyre design does play a part.

good choice, not a fan of stretch.. if you want a smaller tyre, run a narrower rim

[niZmO_Man]

265/35/18 Falken FK452 on 18x10

Somehow have to cram 275-wide tyres under 32R guards...

[R31 POWER]

Depends on tyre brand. My 235/40/18 Hankook's on 34 GTR rims have JUST enough stretch to be acceptable, and i hate stretch. Sorry no pics.

[niZmO_Man]

255/35/18 (what I had before I put those Falkens on) were slightly stretched, 245/40 was even more (both KU31). 235 would be stretch regardless of tyre design lol. All down to preference.

265/35/18 Potenza TS-02 on same 18x10. Note they have rim protector, which gives a more stretched look.

[blind_elk]

Tyres are designed to fit a particular range of rim widths. If you "stretch" a tyre, then the rim is probably not within the design range of the tyre. If you run a tyre on a rim that it is not designed for, you run the risk of having insurance invalidated - car will be unroadworthy. And frankly, any tyre technician who stretches a tyre onto a rim should be shot.

Frankly, if you only want, say, a 235 tyre on the car, then get rims designed for a 235 tyre. Don't try and "stretch" them onto a rim designed for a 265 tyre. We'll all be safer on the roads.

[GTSBoy]

Take your filthy logic hence from this thread!

[jez NF]

Tyres are designed to fit a particular range of rim widths. If you "stretch" a tyre, then the rim is probably not within the design range of the tyre. If you run a tyre on a rim that it is not designed for, you run the risk of having insurance invalidated - car will be unroadworthy. And frankly, any tyre technician who stretches a tyre onto a rim should be shot.

Frankly, if you only want, say, a 235 tyre on the car, then get rims designed for a 235 tyre. Don't try and "stretch" them onto a rim designed for a 265 tyre. We'll all be safer on the roads.

I would like to clarify a few things with you.

Please do not take this the wrong way and THIS IS NOT A PUT DOWN...and while I respect that everyone has their opinions.......

.........However since you were quite "animated" with your response I would like to point out that every single manufacturer / website or person I have interacted with have mentioned that a 9 inch rim should have anywhere between a 235 and 255 tyre !! So first of all running a 265 on a 9 inch rim does not meet your own definition of "roadworthy".

Richards tyrepower suggested a 225 (without me saying a word about any size) just for your information and I have the email correspondence. So please do not shoot them or we will know it is you !! hahahaa

Anyway you rightly pointed out that insurance will be affected with the wrong size tyre and I accept that and thank you for your input.

I have ordered 255 35 18 Ku31s from Tempe ($200 delivered) for the record for the rears. They are out of the other sizes at the moment.

[niZmO_Man]

I would like to clarify a few things with you.

Please do not take this the wrong way and THIS IS NOT A PUT DOWN...and while I respect that everyone has their opinions.......

.........However since you were quite "animated" with your response I would like to point out that every single manufacturer / website or person I have interacted with have mentioned that a 9 inch rim should have anywhere between a 235 and 255 tyre !! So first of all running a 265 on a 9 inch rim does not meet your own definition of "roadworthy".

Richards tyrepower suggested a 225 (without me saying a word about any size) just for your information and I have the email correspondence. So please do not shoot them or we will know it is you !! hahahaa

Anyway you rightly pointed out that insurance will be affected with the wrong size tyre and I accept that and thank you for your input.

I have ordered 255 35 18 Ku31s from Tempe ($200 delivered) for the record for the rears. They are out of the other sizes at the moment.

Individual tyres will have a range for them. BTW he didn't say that 265 was recommended for 9", but if you see my picture above, it gives a vertical sidewall.

I would stay far away from a tyre shop who says 225 is recommended for a 9" wide wheel.

[GTR-N1]

235/40/18 RE002 on a 8.75" rim

1/4" narrower rim sorry.

[jez NF]

Individual tyres will have a range for them. BTW he didn't say that 265 was recommended for 9", but if you see my picture above, it gives a vertical sidewall.

I would stay far away from a tyre shop who says 225 is recommended for a 9" wide wheel.

The picture is 10 inch..i have 9 inch....unless you mean it will almost overlap..and yeah like i said iv already got 255s for the rear

TERRY THANK YOU

Edited August 30, 2013 by jez NF

[niZmO_Man]

This is the picture I'm talking about.

265/35/18 Falken Azenis on 18x9

But, the tyre design does play a part.

End of the day, get whatever makes you happy and whatever fits inside your guards.

[jez NF]

Oh ok..gotcha..

And yeah true that...I will wait for the rears to be fitted and decide once i see what it looks and feels like