R32 GT-R Wheels and Tyres.

[Mr R32 M-Spec]

225/50/16 is the stock size.  Im sure there is room for something bigger like 245/40/16 in there

so was this all the way round std?

on a gtr, just so I know when mine arrives, do you need to keep the tyres even all the way round? or do you get 1 size bigger at the back

like 225 all the way round?

or can you have 235 on the front, 245 on the back? mine will be arriving with Volk Gram lights on it in 17's

cheers

mark

[lwells]

Mr R32 M-Spec: unless you have an adjustable torque splitter, the rolling diameter must be the same at all four wheels. Obviously the easiest way to achieve that is to get the exact same tyre for each corner.

I have decided to go with the Falken in 225/50/R16. Nathan said that 245/45 would have a little too much flex.

At the end of the day, if they are crap, I will just replace them

LW.

[Mr R32 M-Spec]

cheers lucien

That little gismo may be on the cards in the future but not right now. other stuff I want.

so what is the best size to get, 225 all the way round? that seems a bit enimic

on 17's I was thinking 235 all the way round, or will that throw something out, or too heavy on the steering.

I basically like going to the track, and just got my cams license today so I plan to ,. planning more suspension in the near future, like adjustable arms and stuff

cheers

mark

[fatz]

fulken real sports (not the st115 road stuff im talking about the massive tread block thing) are about 250 for a 16 just get them.. they are a semi slik

then when your volks turn up you suddenly have a set of track rubber to burn up large

they normaly last 15000km if you drive very slowely

[Beer Baron]

Depends on how wide you rims are champ. You need a width that best fits the rims you have.

Richard

[Mr R32 M-Spec]

can't be sure till it arrives I guess

but for arguments sake, lets say it can support 235's all the way round, are they too wide for the front? would they make the steering heavy?

btw, LW, hows the car going for compliance? do you know when it will be ready?

[lwells]

Size of the tyre will depend on the exact specs of the rim.

My car is basically ready pending tyres

Lucien.

[lwells]

Urgh! Tempe is out of the 451s, but have offered the ST-115s at the same price. How do the 115s rate compared to the 451s?

LW.

[Duncan]

for goodness sake DON'T DO IT.

The 115s are terrible, we have them on the Z atm. Get them to order the 451s in.

[lwells]

Duncan: I appreciate your advice, however I spoke to Leewah and one or two other people that run/have run ST-115s and you seem to be the odd one out. (That's not to discount what you are saying, however).

Much as I would like to wait for them to order in 451s, I can't have my car sitting around for the two or three weeks it might take: I need tyres now Besides which, I am sick of tyres. Worse comes to worse and they prove to be terrible, I will replace them.

LW.

[fatz]

real sport jesus they dont cost that umuch more

jesus

[lwells]

real sport jesus they dont cost that umuch more

jesus

Fatz: they are about $75 a tyre more; 4 x $75 is not an insignificant amount.

Anyway, tyres are on now. Thanks all for your help

Please don't feel like I have ignored your advise: I have taken it all onboard.

Cheers,

Lucien.

[fatz]

you on the raod yet mate

number plates

[lwells]

you on the raod yet mate  

number plates

Not quite. My dad is doing all the running around today (he has the week off; I have Uni essays to write ) and hopefully it will be registered later today.

Edit: It will still be at Nathan's till Saturday morning when my dad is able to pick it up

LW.

[Gonad Man]

Geez Falkens have gone up in price. I paid $150 per corner for a set of FK451s at Tempe about a year ago. Then again they were 205/50/16s. Maybe ring Tempe and tell them you've been quoted a lower price at Ozzy Tyres and see if they'll match or beat this price. It's worked for me in the past.

Good idea not to go wider than the recommended width for the rim. Getting a wider tyre will not increase the size of the contact patch (and the level of grip), just the shape.

...Ben

[lwells]

Gonad Man: I imagine its because the tyres I wanted were wider, and that was just a price over the phone pre-bargaining.

LW.

[Gonad Man]

Yup the larger size would definitely account for the higher price but I'm surprised by how much higher it is. The 205 is the standard size for WRXs (I know, I know...booooo hissss) so they probably sell bulk in that size as well.

I'd seriously consider going for the RT215s (formerly Real Sports) as that way you won't have a totally redundant set of whells when your 18s arrive. Street tyres are pretty ordinary on the track and track tyres are not too wonderful on the street so why not spend a (fair) bit more and get a set for both situations? I'd imagine most regular track goers on here would have a second set of track rims/tyres.

Just a thought anyway and I hope you get on the road soon.

Cheers,

Ben

[MarkE]

I'm buying a set of Dunlop 3000A's for my 17x7's for $189 each.