Kirk Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Ok i need to put this to bed now as im sick of going over it with myself over and over! My rear wheels are 17" and 10" wide Heres a quick pic (not like its much help) What i want to know is will a 255 tyre fit them ok or will it be to much of a stretch?? Yes i know it would be easier to just go 265 BUT 255s have a wider choice of tyres to choose from. Only get 3 options with the 265s, cheapish, midrange or expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 i'd go with 265's if it was me then again i'd probably go larger if i could with the wheel being 10" wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Should squeeze on mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Info from Toyo suggests that an R888 in 255/40/17 is suitable for rims ranging 8.5" to 10" http://www.toyo.co.uk/productdetail.php?identity=products&product_id=18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Wez your my saviour granted thats just what toyo suggests but its a positive. I dont want oversized rears as the car handles so much better with a 255/265. Ive got some 275 r888s for these wheels already, just think its a little over kill for an NA Edited February 2, 2010 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 just put the 275's on and stop being a girl. You have been out in mine with 285's on the rear and it handls just perfect on track. Granted on the road it pulls around a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Where do you guys get your R888's from as ive never seen anyone near me sell them??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Where do you guys get your R888's from as ive never seen anyone near me sell them??! Camskill is pretty good for R888s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Camskill is pretty good for R888s Thanks Wez ill check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 just put the 275's on and stop being a girl. You have been out in mine with 285's on the rear and it handls just perfect on track. Granted on the road it pulls around a bit. YES BUT YOURS HAS A SINGLE TURBO! If a 255 will fit then once my 275s are cooked ill get them instead plus i want decent 255s for road use as theres more choice than 265s. You know me, im rather fussy over things like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 just put the 275's on and stop being a girl. You have been out in mine with 285's on the rear and it handls just perfect on track. Granted on the road it pulls around a bit. I've never had that problem with 285s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Clearly you havnt used 285 r888s driving home in the wet then I'm thinking now of going 225/45s for the front and 255/40s in the rear, providing the tyres will play ball. Should be good for handling and with good rubber it should grip well! Opinions anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I'm thinking now of going 225/45s for the front and 255/40s in the rear, Those fronts are smaller than stock, it should be 235/45/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 245/45/17 front 275/40/17 rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 225 are a nice size for a 8" front rim, no stretching. I think NA front rims are 8" front and TT fronts are 8.5". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Clearly you havnt used 285 r888s driving home in the wet then R888 are not really ideal for wet weather driving. Not bad in the damp, but not ideal in very wet conditions. Not sure why you want to undertyre the car, if you are that particular then just go for the 'expensive' 265's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) Those fronts are smaller than stock, it should be 235/45/17 I know there 1 size smaller than stock but surely it shouldnt be an issue and make to much difference Its only a CM smaller that the TT plus my cars only an NA anyway. Whole reason being is camskill dont have the same 235 tire upfront but have them in 225 and 255s. I may just experiment and see how it goes, 3 series BMW's run the same setup and they dont have problems so i dont see why i should. These arnt stock supra wheels by the way and the fronts are 8" with rears being 10" Edited February 3, 2010 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 3 series BMW's run the same setup and they dont have problems so i dont see why i should. I am not saying it will be a prob but is your car a 3 series BMW? Since its an NA you could just use four space savers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Since its an NA you could just use four space savers Oooo cheeky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Oooo cheeky! you may laugh but I drove my NA around on a rear space saver for months, the problem came when I tried to remove it, a large mallet was needed to budge it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Dare you to do it on your single! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Dare you to do it on your single! I have driven the single on a space saver but only to get the tire changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hope you had it on full boost, even if its just the once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hope you had it on full boost, even if its just the once! just steps out to the side with the saver on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) Ok yes my car is NOT a 3 series, it was just an example! Ive made my decision now so neh Now where are my space savers Edited February 3, 2010 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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