masterfett Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi guys just looking for peoples opinions. Whilst im referbing my wheels i thought i would stock up on some new rubber. really its just width and wall info im interested in as opposed to the make. 9.5" fronts and 10" rears. what do people find works best for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator.htm 245, 255 on the front and 265 275 on the rear Edited May 15, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks for the reply, i was just more interested in what sizes people run and how they perform.. Real world experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 There is a type sizes chart in the FAQ section. You'll find most will run what it says on the chart for each size. Also, most will tell you that brand and model of tyre, conditions, how you drive etc matters just as much as size of tyre, some of the above matter more. Ie. You could have 265 on the rear toyo r888 and be awesome in the dry, or have 285 vreds on and be great in the wet. Not trying to teach you to suck eggs, just pointing out likely replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 What tyres are you thinking of getting ? the sizes you choose should really just be the correct ones to fit to the wheels you have. No offence intended but i see you have an NA so you shouldn't get any issues due to high power causing wheel spin in every gear A good geo set up is critical too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Being much lighter than a portly TT an N/A has the potential for more lateral G forces, given decent quality tyres. Err on choosing from the narrow end of the recommended width tyres for those rims to give better sidewall stability. Choosing the widest tyre recommended for a giver rim width is rarely the faster cornering option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I would say a 255 on a 10" and 235/245 on a 9.5". I run a 255/40/18 Bridgestone Potenza on the rear of mine on a 10" wide wheel and I have no issues with it, infact a low speeds in wet conditions they have enough grip to force understeer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/tyre-size-for-rim-width_topic60146.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Being much lighter than a portly TT an N/A has the potential for more lateral G forces, given decent quality tyres. Err on choosing from the narrow end of the recommended width tyres for those rims to give better sidewall stability. Choosing the widest tyre recommended for a giver rim width is rarely the faster cornering option. Listen to this man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 There is a type sizes chart in the FAQ section. You'll find most will run what it says on the chart for each size. Also, most will tell you that brand and model of tyre, conditions, how you drive etc matters just as much as size of tyre, some of the above matter more. Ie. You could have 265 on the rear toyo r888 and be awesome in the dry, or have 285 vreds on and be great in the wet. Not trying to teach you to suck eggs, just pointing out likely replies yep i assumed i might get those replies, and i was hoping for a more in depth, personal preference. i can use a size calculator, and have read the FAQ. What i was really hoping for was people who had NOT used what is "correct for the wheel size" etc. Yeah i have heard good things about the toyo r888's but have never used them. What tyres are you thinking of getting ? the sizes you choose should really just be the correct ones to fit to the wheels you have. No offence intended but i see you have an NA so you shouldn't get any issues due to high power causing wheel spin in every gear A good geo set up is critical too No offence taken, yes i have an N/A (until keron picks it up in the next week or so) BUT i also have a BPU TT, the tyres are for this. I would like to run something like the Federal FZ-201's as the car is not a daily and will only be being used for "fun" Being much lighter than a portly TT an N/A has the potential for more lateral G forces, given decent quality tyres. Err on choosing from the narrow end of the recommended width tyres for those rims to give better sidewall stability. Choosing the widest tyre recommended for a giver rim width is rarely the faster cornering option. A fountain of knowledge as always. thanks I would say a 255 on a 10" and 235/245 on a 9.5". I run a 255/40/18 Bridgestone Potenza on the rear of mine on a 10" wide wheel and I have no issues with it, infact a low speeds in wet conditions they have enough grip to force understeer i have been using a 235 on the front and have experienced the same understear, thinking it may need something slightly wider. they are pirelli p zero's however. Listen to this man Always do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 i have been using a 235 on the front and have experienced the same understear, thinking it may need something slightly wider. they are pirelli p zero's however. 235 width tyres are fine on the front, simply fitting wider tyres is not going to make a significant difference. Spend the money instead on getting the car's geometry setup by someone who knows what they are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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