Scott Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) I'm planning ahead so looking into wheel/tyre combos that will happily take the power of a single supra. I'm having a little trouble getting things to add up so I was wondering what other members do. I was looking on driftworks as they often do good offsets/widths etc and spotted a set of Grid wheels that are 12" wide (18x12). The only other width they list them in is 10". Due to having the overfenders etc I would rather just get the right size wheels (11-12") rather than mess too much with the offset or spaces. From here I went onto camskill and then mytyres. I thought around 305 would be right for a 12" wheel but I couldn't find any... they dont list any 305 18" tyres at all. Would I be better looking at 11" wheels with a bit of an offset rather than going for 12s? I don't like the stretched look so I want the tyres to fit properly. 285/295 seem readily available. Any help would be appreciated, thanks. Edited May 17, 2011 by Scott (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 315's would be better. I've got 11j rears, 275's look stupidly stretched, even 295's look a tad on the deprived side.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 What offset would be needed for a 18x11 rim on the back of a stock body? How much extra do the overfenders give Scott? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 You just want to one up marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 315's would be better. I've got 11j rears, 275's look stupidly stretched, even 295's look a tad on the deprived side.... Is that falkens? I have falkens on mine at the moment and they look silly stretched. For some reason Falkens are just really small. 12" is 304.8mm so if the tyres are made to the appropriate sizes then 305 should be fine. I would love 315s but I just can't face spending THAT amount of money on tyres. Even 305s is going to be really pushing the boat out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 What offset would be needed for a 18x11 rim on the back of a stock body? How much extra do the overfenders give Scott? I have 10" rears on at the moment. They are +20 with a 15mm spacer so that would equate to 10" +5 which is clearly way off the stock offset. If I went with a 12" rear wheel I would be able to go back to around +30 with exactly the same look as I have at the moment. I would need to go a little more extreme with the 11" wheel but obviously it would be better than sticking with the 10s. Stock body should be fine with a +45 ish I would have thought. The arches will need rolled though. You just want to one up marc Not a chance, I don't have that sort of money to spend lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 335s if you've gone to the bother of a 12" rim. I have 315 on 11.5 and the tyre is dead flush with the wheel edges, a 335 will sit out a touch from a 12" wheel (depending on the tyre brand). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman00123 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I have 18x12 et0 on mine, I run 315/30/18 Michelin PS2's and they are slightly stretched. IMO 295's would be stupidly stretched and I don't think you can get 305's in an 18" rim I got my 315's for £155 each at the time which is dirt cheap for the size of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 335s if you've gone to the bother of a 12" rim. I have 315 on 11.5 and the tyre is dead flush with the wheel edges, a 335 will sit out a touch from a 12" wheel (depending on the tyre brand). As I said, I can't afford to be spending that amount on tyres. It's silly money for no gains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 I have 18x12 et0 on mine, I run 315/30/18 Michelin PS2's and they are slightly stretched. IMO 295's would be stupidly stretched and I don't think you can get 305's in an 18" rim I got my 315's for £155 each at the time which is dirt cheap for the size of them Yeah I wouldn't touch 295s, that's just too small. Looks like I'll be stuck with 315s then. I don't mind a slight stretch, as long as it isn't what I have at the moment. Prices are coming in at £350 per corner though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman00123 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Can get them cheap if you look around bud - fleabay for part worns OR: http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation|ItemID|MIC31530R1898YSPORT%20PS2%20N2.html http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-315-30-18.html http://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-CAR-TYRES-315-30-18-MICHELIN-PILOT-SPORT-2-N2-3153018-/300471188020?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item45f57a7a34 Spotted those, are they any good? Bit of a bargain really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 As I said, I can't afford to be spending that amount on tyres. It's silly money for no gains. No gains compared to what though Scott? If you are looking for straight line traction you probably won't find the answer in a 315/30/18 road tyres stretched onto a 12" rim. You need more sidewall. If you're on a budget you might be better off trying a 275/40/17 as that'll get you the same sidewall as a 315/35/17 and you can stick that on a 9.5" or 10" wheel and space it out to where you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Can get them cheap if you look around bud - fleabay for part worns OR: http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation|ItemID|MIC31530R1898YSPORT%20PS2%20N2.html http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-315-30-18.html http://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search Magic, thanks for that. Sets my mind at ease at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman00123 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 You'll get hooked mate, I've just been looking at Mickey Thompson ET Streets in the same size - expensive from LA Racing but if one of the US traders are willing to ship they come in at a tidier price (than LA, not compared to PS2's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 No gains compared to what though Scott? If you are looking for straight line traction you probably won't find the answer in a 315/30/18 road tyres stretched onto a 12" rim. You need more sidewall. If you're on a budget you might be better off trying a 275/40/17 as that'll get you the same sidewall as a 315/35/17 and you can stick that on a 9.5" or 10" wheel and space it out to where you want it. I won't get any gains in the compromises I am looking to make unfortunately. I won't go any smaller than 18" as I don't like the look of anything smaller. I'm not on a budget as such, I'm just not loaded. The money I spend on my car is overtime, so I am limited to a certain degree. Spending £400 on a tyre is just madness for me unfortunately. When I look around at what I could be spending £800 on with regards to my family or my home, a bit of rubber for my weekend toy is just not feasible this side of a lottery win. I am not after the best, the fastest or the tyre with the most potential. I am just after a setup that will be safe really, while still being able to enjoy the car and with it still looking the way I want it. First and foremost I don't want a set of ditchfinders. Next I want the size to be 18". Next I want there to be as little stretch as possible. The only constraints after that are cash. I can't double the amount of money for a tyre based on an extra 20mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 You'll get hooked mate, I've just been looking at Mickey Thompson ET Streets in the same size - expensive from LA Racing but if one of the US traders are willing to ship they come in at a tidier price (than LA, not compared to PS2's) I don't see that happening to be honest. I don't bother with drag racing in the slightest. I rarely drive my car hard to be honest, although it does happen occasionally It's a project, I just want to do it right within my means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I won't get any gains in the compromises I am looking to make unfortunately. I won't go any smaller than 18" as I don't like the look of anything smaller. I'm not on a budget as such, I'm just not loaded. The money I spend on my car is overtime, so I am limited to a certain degree. Spending £400 on a tyre is just madness for me unfortunately. When I look around at what I could be spending £800 on with regards to my family or my home, a bit of rubber for my weekend toy is just not feasible this side of a lottery win. I am not after the best, the fastest or the tyre with the most potential. I am just after a setup that will be safe really, while still being able to enjoy the car and with it still looking the way I want it. First and foremost I don't want a set of ditchfinders. Next I want the size to be 18". Next I want there to be as little stretch as possible. The only constraints after that are cash. I can't double the amount of money for a tyre based on an extra 20mm. Gotcha - all makes perfect sense mate. With all that in mind I'd probably try to find an 11" rear to stick a nice fitting pair of 305/30/18 PS2s on and call it good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman00123 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Can't get PS2's in 305/30/18, only ones in that size are trackday tyres like Kumho's as far as I know So if it's cheap(ish) tyres for now and the future a rare size like 305/30/18 is not the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej705 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Tyre choices do my nut in,I need some 315/25/19's,not sure what brands are good and where to get them from.any help guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Can't get PS2's in 305/30/18, only ones in that size are trackday tyres like Kumho's as far as I know So if it's cheap(ish) tyres for now and the future a rare size like 305/30/18 is not the way to go http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-315-30-18.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Tyre choices do my nut in,I need some 315/25/19's,not sure what brands are good and where to get them from.any help guys? and heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee's keeping her!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej705 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 and heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee's keeping her!!! Still not sure yet,I'll make a decision by tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman00123 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-315-30-18.html ? They are 315's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Thanks for the help guys. I'm happy to pay the price for the 315s, I had more in my head if I'm honest so that's a bonus. New problem is wheel size. Does anyone have the 315 ps2s on a 12" rim? They are 2" wider than my falkens but I don't want the stretch I have at the moment so I'm hoping they are a better fit. If not it will be 11.5" wheels, but I think I would have to band them to get that so I would need to search a mental offset lol. Pita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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