devan Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hi all, Just wanting a bit of adivce on tyres for the Supra. I have 18x9.5" wheels on the car (rear) and when i bought it, it had 275/35/18 tyres on. I just want to know if the width of the tyre is changable when i need some more. Could i drop down to 265's for example? Cheers. Ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Depends on the offset of wheels and the particular tyre. I have the same size as you on the rear with 265/35 Michelin Pilot Sports. I changed one to a Michelin Pilot Sport CUP and then had major rubbing issues on that one only. Best go for 265, but again depends on wheel offset. More details of your rear wheels offset, which is usually stamped on the inside, will provide better info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Why's this in Non-Supra Tecnical? Hi all, Just wanting a bit of adivce on tyres for the Supra. I have 18x9.5" wheels on the car (rear) and when i bought it, it had 275/35/18 tyres on. I just want to know if the width of the tyre is changable when i need some more. Could i drop down to 265's for example? Cheers. Ash. Yes you can. Have a look here http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg2.html Depends on the offset of wheels and the particular tyre. I have the same size as you on the rear with 265/35 Michelin Pilot Sports. I changed one to a Michelin Pilot Sport CUP and then had major rubbing issues on that one only. Best go for 265, but again depends on wheel offset. More details of your rear wheels offset, which is usually stamped on the inside, will provide better info. Why would the offset matter if he's going from 275 section to 265 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Why would the offset matter if he's going from 275 section to 265 ? oops, read but not understood-thought he was going UP a size. My comment is probably relevant in another random thread Probably:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Supranature - cheers for trying lol Jake - I have no idea why i put it under 'non supra', i think i thought it said 'non... erm i dunno to be honest lol', dont know what i was thinking. Im having a read of the link now, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html You will find everything you need to know about wheel and tyre combinations here. I have the same size wheels, and I am fitting 295 35 18 Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's. I have cut back the lip to half way across the spot welds, and fitted coil assistors to the springs. Will let you know if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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