Scutch0 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hey guys, I'm gonna need to replace my rear tires soon, and wanted some advice on tire size, they are currently 255/40/18's on the rear, on a 9 or 9.5 inch rim (I can't remember which). I'm after a slightly 'over tired' look on the rear a bit like this but not as extreme Any advice on tire size? I'm not looking for something very expensive, so possibly a fairly common size that will give it a slightly 'lifted' look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) If you want a bigger sidewall just raise the profile if you have the room to do it Post a photo of yours now to give an idea of how the size your using fits the wheel and also how it fits in the arch The optimum size tyre on a 9.5" wide rim is 255 or 265 If you went to 255 45 18 you will raise the diameter of the tyre from your current size by 26 mm (1") Lots of tyres available in this size look on http://www.camskill.co.uk 265 40 18 would be 8 mm bigger in diameter 265 45 18 would be 35 mm bigger in diameter 275 40 18 would be 16 mm bigger in diameter 275 45 18 would be 44 mm bigger in diameter http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator/ Rim width---Min tyre width----Ideal tyre width-------Max tyre width 7.0 inches-----195 mm--------205 or 215 mm-----------225 mm 7.5 inches-----205 mm--------215 or 225 mm-----------235 mm 8.0 inches-----215 mm--------225 or 235 mm-----------245 mm 8.5 inches-----225 mm--------235 or 245 mm-----------255 mm 9,0 inches-----235 mm--------245 or 255 mm-----------265 mm 9.5 inches-----245 mm--------255 or 265 mm-----------275 mm 10.0 inches----255 mm--------265 or 275 mm-----------285 mm 10.5 inches----265 mm--------275 or 285 mm-----------295 mm 11.0 inches----275 mm--------285 or 295 mm-----------305 mm 11.5 inches----285 mm--------295 or 305 mm-----------315 mm 12.0 inches----295 mm--------305 or 315 mm-----------325 mm 12.5 inches----305 mm--------315 or 325 mm-----------335 mm Edited January 23, 2015 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Is say a 275/285 if it's a 9.5j I run 295 on a 10j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris6t9 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hope im not hijacking your thread here, but what are the best tyres to go for these days for the supe for the summer months of driving, i have been reading around for a little while now and i just cant decide! Was thinking pirelli or contis. What do all the other supe owners tend to go for the keep the back end in control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I prefer Bridgestones to most other brands, although Michelin seem to get good reviews especially for their supersport tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Michelin's for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hope im not hijacking your thread here, but what are the best tyres to go for these days for the supe for the summer months of driving, i have been reading around for a little while now and i just cant decide! Was thinking pirelli or contis. What do all the other supe owners tend to go for the keep the back end in control. I doubt there's a huge difference between the top flight tyres other than price as far as normal rd use goes A good geometry set up with unseized play free bushes along with not stupidly hard suspension is as important as good tyres imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris6t9 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I doubt there's a huge difference between the top flight tyres other than price as far as normal rd use goes A good geometry set up with unseized play free bushes along with not stupidly hard suspension is as important as good tyres imo Is their a place down south who know what they are doing that you could recommend for a good geometry setup? I do feel mine does need a proper setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Sorry mate i'm in the midlands so can't help you with that one, a good check round all the bushes and ball joints is what i'd do first. Perhaps you should start a new thread on the subject of geometry and wheres good near you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Is their a place down south who know what they are doing that you could recommend for a good geometry setup? I do feel mine does need a proper setup. Elite in Rainham are pretty good, been going for years. I drove round to Wheels In Motion to get mine set up when I fitted my tein mono sports but an hours drive each way tho. Where abouts in Kent are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris6t9 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Elite in Rainham are pretty good, been going for years. I drove round to Wheels In Motion to get mine set up when I fitted my tein mono sports but an hours drive each way tho. Where abouts in Kent are you? I'm in maidstone mate. Just want someone who really does know their stuff to set her up perfectly. I don't mind an hours drive as long as they are good. I could always get SRD to do it when I get decide to get flappy paddles fitted if it comes to it tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scutch0 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 If you want a bigger sidewall just raise the profile if you have the room to do it Post a photo of yours now to give an idea of how the size your using fits the wheel and also how it fits in the arch The optimum size tyre on a 9.5" wide rim is 255 or 265 If you went to 255 45 18 you will raise the diameter of the tyre from your current size by 26 mm (1") Lots of tyres available in this size look on http://www.camskill.co.uk 265 40 18 would be 8 mm bigger in diameter 265 45 18 would be 35 mm bigger in diameter 275 40 18 would be 16 mm bigger in diameter 275 45 18 would be 44 mm bigger in diameter http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator/ Rim width---Min tyre width----Ideal tyre width-------Max tyre width 7.0 inches-----195 mm--------205 or 215 mm-----------225 mm 7.5 inches-----205 mm--------215 or 225 mm-----------235 mm 8.0 inches-----215 mm--------225 or 235 mm-----------245 mm 8.5 inches-----225 mm--------235 or 245 mm-----------255 mm 9,0 inches-----235 mm--------245 or 255 mm-----------265 mm 9.5 inches-----245 mm--------255 or 265 mm-----------275 mm 10.0 inches----255 mm--------265 or 275 mm-----------285 mm 10.5 inches----265 mm--------275 or 285 mm-----------295 mm 11.0 inches----275 mm--------285 or 295 mm-----------305 mm 11.5 inches----285 mm--------295 or 305 mm-----------315 mm 12.0 inches----295 mm--------305 or 315 mm-----------325 mm 12.5 inches----305 mm--------315 or 325 mm-----------335 mm Thanks for the feedback, here's what room I've got currently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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