My New Wheels - Which Tyres?

I am now the proud owner of these very fine Rota Grids! They are:

Front 18 x 8.5j +35

Rear 18 x 9.5j +38

Can anyone please advise on a tyre size choice that will compliment the wheel and the Supra?

Many Thanks

From a VERY happy me!:d:d:d:d:d

Presume they are 18" ?

235.40.18 front and 265 or 275.35.18 would work well

Its possible you could need the rear arches trimming, but im sure others will confirm who have these

Presume they are 18" ?

 

235.40.18 front and 265 or 275.35.18 would work well

 

Its possible you could need the rear arches trimming, but im sure others will confirm who have these

Sorry, yes they are 18s! I've adjusted the original post:d From the details on another thread, the concensus was that they wouldn't need rolling, but hopefully someone can confirm.

They look really nice mate , you will have to get some pictures up once you have tyres and they are on the car . Rich.

A ha, I wondered who outbid me while I was driving around!

As Stonkin said, bit maybe got for a 30 sidewall

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Sorry mate. I was watching them since yesterday and followed the bid right through to the last minute!

As Stonkin said, bit maybe got for a 30 sidewall

What's the difference between the 35 & 30 sidewall? Is that a more 'lower profile' look?

What's the difference between the 35 & 30 sidewall?

Tire sizes are expressed in the format WWW/AAXDD. WWW is the tire’s section width, measured in millimeters. AA is the aspect ratio or profile of the tire, which expresses the tire’s height as a percentage of its width. X is a letter indicating the tire’s internal construction. DD is the diameter in inches of the wheel that the tire is intended to be mounted on.

"AA is the aspect ratio or profile of the tire, which expresses the tire’s height as a percentage of its width"

...So basically a 30 sidewall will be a lesser % of the overall width of the tyre than the 35, therefore making it a "shorter" sidewall

So on a tyre that was 275 as was mentioned above;

30 profile = 82.5 sidewall

35 profile = 96.25 sidewall

Think that's correct, is pretty late so someone please correct me if i did that wrong >

Is that a more 'lower profile' look?

Basically yes

b;2686554']Tire sizes are expressed in the format WWW/AAXDD. WWW is the tire’s section width, measured in millimeters. AA is the aspect ratio or profile of the tire, which expresses the tire’s height as a percentage of its width. X is a letter indicating the tire’s internal construction. DD is the diameter in inches of the wheel that the tire is intended to be mounted on.

 

"AA is the aspect ratio or profile of the tire, which expresses the tire’s height as a percentage of its width"

...So basically a 30 sidewall will be a lesser % of the overall width of the tyre than the 35, therefore making it a "shorter" sidewall

 

So on a tyre that was 275 as was mentioned above;

 

30 profile = 82.5 sidewall

35 profile = 96.25 sidewall

 

Think that's correct, is pretty late so someone please correct me if i did that wrong >

 

 

 

 

Basically yes

Wow, very informative! Thanks It's certainly given me a lot to think about

Wow, very informative! Thanks It's certainly given me a lot to think about

I think you'd only want to go down to a 30 on the rear if you had 19s.

So 35s on rear for 18s IIRC

I think you'd only want to go down to a 30 on the rear if you had 19s.

 

So 35s on rear for 18s IIRC

Ok, so stick with what Stonkin suggested? Sounds good.

Ok, so stick with what Stonkin suggested?

Absolutely

I was looking at these as well, but the wife said NO;)

These are the wheels I intend to treat myself to as soon as I get back home from the desert, albeit in black or gunmetal and 10" for the rear.

Good choice! They'll look great.

Oh and I'd go for a 35 sidewall, too, since that came up!

Nice rims, also the lower the sidewall number, probably the harsher your ride will become, possibly handle better though.

Nice alloys you got. Get some michelin pilot sport 2 tyres to complete the package

God knows when I'll be able to put tyres on, hopefully this month! I will certainly get some pics up when they're on

Well, the wheels arrived yesterday, and when I opened one of the boxes one of the rear wheels had paint damage to the rim in two places! I've emailed the guy and he's asked for pics but is claiming transit damage!

What do i do now?!

Were the boxes damaged ?

Afraid its the nightmare of buying things that get delivered by couriers.

Good luck on sorting it out.

Regards Tyres ive just fitted some Falken 452's to my 330 sport and im quite impressed for a top line budget tyre. Very sencibly priced as well.

Well, the wheels arrived yesterday, and when I opened one of the boxes one of the rear wheels had paint damage to the rim in two places! I've emailed the guy and he's asked for pics but is claiming transit damage!

 

What do i do now?!

Ouch. Gutted for you! Did you get insurance with the postage? That should sort it out if so. If not, uh, dunno...

 

What do i do now?!

Nightmare, always check before you sign or sign unchecked. no help now i know.

I've been offered some almost brand new FK452s for the Supra. They're 245/35/18, would these be any good for the rear? Also, what tyre would i need for the front? 235/40/18 perhaps?

Cheers

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

Use the tyre calculator on here and it will tell you everything you need to know

I've been offered some almost brand new FK452s for the Supra. They're 245/35/18, would these be any good for the rear? Also, what tyre would i need for the front? 235/40/18 perhaps?

 

Cheers

I think 245 for the rear is a little skinny. I used to have those on the front.

265/275 seem to be the norm with others running 285s +