Need4Speed Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 I've got 275/35 Rear and 245/40 fronts but on 17" rims. Getting tyres seems a complete nightmare to such an extent that I'm thinking of replacing the rims with 18s. When I bought the rears, it was Bridgestone S01 only, they were special order and Bridgestone only had 4 tyres in the country. Can anyone suggest any solution other than new rims? The tyres have done 9000 miles now and are looking a bit worn, and the rims need re-finishing anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 It's the rears that are the problem isn't it? I know most 17" sizes seem to be only in 275/40 and not 275/35. I'm sure there must be some manufacturer that does that size though, just not Goodyear Eagle F1's or Bridgestone S03's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Just because your car came with funny sizes (?) it doesn't necessarily mean you have to replace them with the same. If you want to keep the rims you need to decide; 1. what width tyes fit your rims e.g. how wide are the rims 2. what width tyres you really want for cosmetic/your own reasons (245 on the front is a bit wide isn't it?) Having decided on the width you need to choose a profile so the diameter is either similar to your current diameter or is similar to stock sizes so it fits in the arch OK. So now you have a width and profile, you can just ring around and if you still have funny sizes then ask what is similar but 'normal'. (By my calculations, moving from 275/35 to 275/40 will take you about 13-14mm closer to the arch all round, maybe a bit more taking tyre wear into account.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 I think Christian's right John... There are VERY FEW 17's wide enough to NEED 275's ! ! [they would be ~ 10" width rims ? ?] the stock 17's are 9 1/2" and 'take' the 255's - although I MAY try 265/275 'somethings' just to have more tyre past the rim = I attract kerbs like a magnet ! what's available in, say, 265/35/17 ? ? (or is it 265/40/17 ? ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 The narrowest tyre I would put on these rims is the 275, but I have thought of going to a 40 series if availability is better. Yes the rims are at 10". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 They're probably a bit 'rarer' then ? BEFORE Graham Rudd sold me his UK 17's I was looking to buy some 18's but was finding it hard to find many 10" wide (well, in my CHEAPER price range). I found plenty of 19/20" that wide, but not many 18's, and I don't remember any 17's (the Soops std UK's seem quite wide for their diameter ie. 9.5" @ 17"). I was gonna' find the Jap' size REAR tyre even HARDER to find ! ! 16" x 9" wide = 245/50/16 ! ! ! hardly ANY that size ! ! ! ! Still, you can probably find some, IF you have the time, but then you don't get to choose a make/type.... Cars huh...... ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 Steve, I can get the 275/35 x 17 but they're £440 a pair and I see a lot of people on this site buying much cheaper tyres. I can't complain too much I reckon they're good for 12/13000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 YES.....that is a 'tad pricey for RUBBA OOPS ? ! ? You may be right, if you are/will be thinking of wheels eventually anyway.. then it may be easier in the long run (or even...ON a long run:p, sorry about that) 'corse, you could lend me your wheels....I could use 'em a bit.... and KERB 'EM a few times..........MAKE 'EM into 9" wides;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 I HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THESE MATTERS :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 that is a 'tad pricey for RUBBA OOPS That was the best price. I was quoted £500 + fitting! With kerbing skills like that I'd buy steel rims and a big hammer:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 The old S-01's were the OEM equipment for the XJ220... but I digress. John are you sure those sizes are correct for the Supra? Is the diameter correct? I just had a look and can't find anything in your size. on a 10" you could squeeze a 265 upto about a 295.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 Is the diameter correct? Alex, do you mean are the 17" tyres on 17" rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 The diameter from the floor to the top of the tyre...circumferance of the tyre etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Originally posted by Alex Holdroyd The old S-01's were the OEM equipment for the XJ220... The earlier models used Pirelli P-zeros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 6, 2003 Author Share Posted February 6, 2003 The diameter from the floor to the top of the tyre...circumferance of the tyre etc. Correct in what respect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 Originally posted by John Packham Correct in what respect? THE SAME AS STOCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 6, 2003 Author Share Posted February 6, 2003 Ah. I don't know what rolling circumference a stock tyre is. My speedo read bout 4% faster than the GPS but I expect that's normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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