dani_r Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) 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 Edited March 5, 2010 by dani_r (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richarde7927 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 They look really nice mate , you will have to get some pictures up once you have tyres and they are on the car . Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackin_n_bashin Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 A ha, I wondered who outbid me while I was driving around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 As Stonkin said, bit maybe got for a 30 sidewall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 A ha' date=' I wondered who outbid me while I was driving around![/quote'] Sorry mate. I was watching them since yesterday and followed the bid right through to the last minute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) 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 Edited March 6, 2010 by d-_-b (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Ok, so stick with what Stonkin suggested? Absolutely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I was looking at these as well, but the wife said NO;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Nice rims, also the lower the sidewall number, probably the harsher your ride will become, possibly handle better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George89 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Nice alloys you got. Get some michelin pilot sport 2 tyres to complete the package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 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?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 What do i do now?! Nightmare, always check before you sign or sign unchecked. no help now i know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp Use the tyre calculator on here and it will tell you everything you need to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 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 + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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