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What Size tyre?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:09 pm
by SH30RB
im going to be purchasing a set of 18x8 wheels soon, and im just curious as to what size tyre i can/should run?

im after a bit of sidewall that overhangs the wheel to help protect a bit from gutter rash and also run a xxx/40/R18 aswell

Re: What Size tyre?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:31 pm
by hamish_023
235/40/18 or some tyre like the Dunlop sp spot Maxx have a overhang rim protector in the tyre itself looks good even for 225.

I can take a pic on a 18x8 if need

Re: What Size tyre?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:42 pm
by SH30RB
hamish_023 wrote:235/40/18 or some tyre like the Dunlop sp spot Maxx have a overhang rim protector in the tyre itself looks good even for 225.

I can take a pic on a 18x8 if need


that would be helpful hamish :D thank you

i have a friend in the truck tyre business who seems to think a 255/40/18 tyre would be best suited and then told me it wouldnt even fit my car,
but a 255 is 10" wide tyre. i told him a 235 would be an ideal size, but i thought i would gauge interest to see what everyone else things.

i was thinking of going either Toyo T1R's or Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric's as they both get good reviews, the latter winning WHEELS tyre of the year

Re: What Size tyre?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:02 pm
by hamish_023
Like i said I would go 225 or if legal in your state 235 as its a cheap tyre and good size for lib.

There is another thread with tyre recommendations but pilot sport 3 is a excellent tyre.

Re: What Size tyre?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:14 pm
by SH30RB
hamish_023 wrote:Like i said I would go 225 or if legal in your state 235 as its a cheap tyre and good size for lib.

There is another thread with tyre recommendations but pilot sport 3 is a excellent tyre.


i know a place where i can get PS3's for cheaper than usual too ;)

im not sure what the legal size is at the moment, as im a NSW driver with a NSW car living in VIC... its a touchy one there

but thanks hamish :D your a good help

Re: What Size tyre?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:28 pm
by SH30RB
well from research into NSW laws, 18x8 rims are legal and so are 235 tyres :D looks like i found my answer

Re: What Size tyre?

PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:51 am
by SH30RB
out of curiosity too, they should fit fine with stock billies?

Re: What Size tyre?

PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:57 am
by hamish_023
Yes, theres a photo of 235/40/18 here:

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=15148

Re: What Size tyre?

PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:09 pm
by SH30RB
ahh thanks hamish :D they look to be a perfect fit.

looks like ill be getting wheels sooner than later :)
and i might hit gambit up for a set of his tyres he has FS as a cheap alternative till i can afford new tyres.

Thanks Hamish, you've been a good help :D