gt4tosupra Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 What i basically want is 18'' rims to fill the arches, so 8.5 front and 9.5 rear, but don't want to massively up the size of tyres from the 225 std size. I may even go 8.5j all the way round, but then that may look a bit boring on the back. I'm not into stance/stretch, all this ballhooks, but as said i don't want massive rubber. Maybe 245 will be fine on the rear if i go 9.5j. I'm basically happy with my 225 55 16 std tyres on supra wheels right now, but of course they look a bit boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 What i basically want is 18'' rims to fill the arches, so 8.5 front and 9.5 rear, but don't want to massively up the size of tyres from the 225 std size. I may even go 8.5j all the way round, but then that may look a bit boring on the back. I'm not into stance/stretch, all this ballhooks, but as said i don't want massive rubber. Maybe 245 will be fine on the rear if i go 9.5j. I'm basically happy with my 225 55 16 std tyres on supra wheels right now, but of course they look a bit boring Why not just get appropriately sized wheels & tyres then? There's no point in getting a 10" wheel if you're not looking to use the extra width. With your goal in mind I would just go with 8.5J all round, keep the widths as you would like them and have a slightly more agressive offset to complete the look you are after. Getting wide wheels when you don't want wide tyres or a stretched stance is a bit daft really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I just love your logic here. Lol. Personally I dont like the stretched look, I want as much rubber as I can get on the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Is it a "Stance thing" Yo! ma rims is sooo wide i can't get big 'nuff tyres to fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I run 335's on my 10J's, maybe I am 'shrunk' because my tyres are to big for the wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 What i basically want is 18'' rims to fill the arches, so 8.5 front and 9.5 rear, but don't want to massively up the size of tyres from the 225 std size. I may even go 8.5j all the way round, but then that may look a bit boring on the back. I'm not into stance/stretch, all this ballhooks, but as said i don't want massive rubber. Maybe 245 will be fine on the rear if i go 9.5j. I'm basically happy with my 225 55 16 std tyres on supra wheels right now, but of course they look a bit boring For what it is worth, the stock 17" Supra wheel utilised a 255 at the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Supra's with 19" wheels, bicycle tyres on drag wheels and drag tyres on bicycle wheels, if Chris Wilson was a Mod the Club could be a few faceless faces less. If a member pops up with stretched 20's he'll need a beer or three and a lay down in a dark room to get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I run 335's on my 10J's, maybe I am 'shrunk' because my tyres are to big for the wheels... Can i ask why ? 335's belong on 13" + width wheels All i can see happening is the tyre being out of shape because its too wide for the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Can i ask why ? 335's belong on 13" + width wheels All i can see happening is the tyre being out of shape because its too wide for the wheel Straight line traction without paying the price for 13" wheels I guess. Can only imagine the tyres being wrecked on anything resembling a fast corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 if Chris Wilson was a Mod the Club could be a few faceless faces less. I see what you did there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt4tosupra Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 For what it is worth, the stock 17" Supra wheel utilised a 255 at the rear. But not if u have the stock 16" wheels, which i have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I really don't underdtand why you want to stay with 225's. Is it a cost thing, or (shudder) do you want to be able to break traction? If its cost then stick with 17's. They are much cheaper than 18's when it comes to tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Taken from http://www.carbibles.com The ratio between the section width and the rim width is pretty important. If the rim width is too narrow, you pinch the tyre in and cause it to balloon more in cross-section. If the rim width is too wide, you run the risk of the tyre ripping away at high speed. Edited September 6, 2013 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Whoops, I meant 315's.... Which are still too big... Alas, if its ok for a 911 Turbo it's fine for me... Edited September 6, 2013 by Slutters (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 To the OP Running the tyres you want to run on those wheels will be fine. I run more/the same stretch on my wheels and i have no bother, ok so maybe i dont have optomised handling but you are not doing anything bad. Trust me they are 10mm skinner then the guidelines. A friend of mine has a 400bhp Mk1 Focus RS stretched i.e 215 on a 10" rim. He drives that hard and fast and he doesnt have any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yo! ma rims is sooo wide i can't get big 'nuff tyres to fit! Sick man innit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Info taken from here: http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/tyre-size-for-rim-width_topic60146.html [table=head]Rim Width|Minimum Tyre Width|Ideal Tyre Width|Maximum Tyre Width 8"|215mm|225mm or 235mm|245mm 8.5"|225mm|235mm or 245mm|255mm 9"|235mm|245mm or 255mm|265mm 9.5"|245mm|255mm or 265mm|275mm 10"|255mm|265mm or 275mm|285mm 10.5"|265mm|275mm or 285mm|295mm 11"|275mm|285mm or 295mm|305mm 11.5"|285mm|295mm or 305mm|315mm 12"|295mm|305mm or 315mm|325mm 12.5"|305mm|315mm or 325mm|335mm 13"|315mm|325mm or 335mm|345mm[/table] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Taken from here: http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/tyre-size-for-rim-width_topic60146.html [table=head]Rim Width|Minimum Tyre Width|Ideal Tyre Width|Maximum Tyre Width 8"|215mm|225mm or 235mm|245mm 8.5"|225mm|235mm or 245mm|255mm 9"|235mm|245mm or 255mm|265mm 9.5"|245mm|255mm or 265mm|275mm 10"|255mm|265mm or 275mm|285mm 10.5"|265mm|275mm or 285mm|295mm 11"|275mm|285mm or 295mm|305mm 11.5"|285mm|295mm or 305mm|315mm 12"|295mm|305mm or 315mm|325mm 12.5"|305mm|315mm or 325mm|335mm 13"|315mm|325mm or 335mm|345mm[/table] So the OP according to the above table will be fine !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Damm, my tyres are still too big.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt4tosupra Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 To the OP Running the tyres you want to run on those wheels will be fine. I run more/the same stretch on my wheels and i have no bother, ok so maybe i dont have optomised handling but you are not doing anything bad. Trust me they are 10mm skinner then the guidelines. A friend of mine has a 400bhp Mk1 Focus RS stretched i.e 215 on a 10" rim. He drives that hard and fast and he doesnt have any issues. Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Sick man innit It sounds like there is. Or should that be "Sick men innem" Edited September 6, 2013 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesard Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 How about mine: 275s on a 12.5j rim, uber stretched, sick innit :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Has the Club been infiltrated by Saxo immigrants? I'm surprised the thread hasn't been censored in consideration for Chris Wilson's blood pressure. Edited September 6, 2013 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Has the Club been infiltrated by Saxo immigrants? I'm surprised the thread hasn't been censored in consideration for Chris Wilson's blood pressure. My fronts are at the lower limit and the rears are at the upper, going by the table The rear tread is on the lower limit also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Has the Club been infiltrated by Saxo immigrants? I'm surprised the thread hasn't been censored in consideration for Chris Wilson's blood pressure. I think it's the members of the VW community who are the biggest culprits for over stretching tyres. Thankfully VOSA concentrate on more serious issues, like your after market exhaust is too loud or your washer bottle is empty. Edited September 7, 2013 by ScottC (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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