SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'm a bit confused I am trying to order some wheels and tyres at the moment and have rung 3 companies to get the best price, and the first said I need 235 and 255's, the 2nd said definatly not I need 225 and 255 or 235 and 265 and the 3rd now says I will need 225/40 and 265/35, who is correct please??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 what size wheels are you going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 18"s with 8.5 and 9.5 (I hope thats what I need anyway) def 18"s though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 235's front & 265's rear not sure about what profile on 18's tho as ive got nineteens but im sure someone will be along soon to let u know them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Something like 40 front and 35 rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 I need tyres that fat on the rear of an NA do I? I just thought it wasn't necessary, but if it is that's cool, that's what I'll get, I just need to know!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Hmm ok so 235/40 and 265/35, I'm not sure why but fair enough!!! So is 225 and 255 not a good match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 you'll need them that wide for 9.5inch rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 My ultralite gt II's are 8.5 and 9.5 rear and thats on my na! Not sure on the profiles what ever Gaz at envy thought was best sorry i can't help there lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I don't think it being an N/A should make any difference to what tyre sizes are involved ..... but i may be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Does it not? Their costing loads I just don't want to get it wrong lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'd go for 235/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rear . Saying that i'm fitting 245 on the front of mine and 275 on the rears but there on 19's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 not sure why different profiles are required lol but fair enough, I'll order them tomorrow in case anyway posts saying otherwise!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 the profiles are a percentage of the width of the tread so the wider the tread the lower the profile has to be to fit under the arches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 still confused lol I'm just gona go for 235/40 and 265/35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 i have 245/40 and 265/35 18's on my na. i might be preaching to the converted but get the best tyres you can afford cos they really do make a difference. im running bridgestone re050a's at 500 quid for all four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 i run 19s with 8.5 width at front and 235/35/19 tyres with 9.5 width at back with 265/30/19, although ive just ordered new tyres and have ordered 275/30/19 for the rear. As per the previous post get the best tyres you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 OK its to do with how deep the tyre is on the sidewall. A 235 35 18 is a lower profile than a 235 40 18. This means that the tyre sidewall (the bit you see with all the writing on it) is higher 0n the 40 than the 35. This in real terms means you have more air between you and the road on a 40 profile tyre than on a 35 which makes for more comfort on the 40 profile than the 35. You can use either profile tyre in the same place as long as the bigger 40 profile tyre fits in the wheel well. IE if the 40 profile tyre has a bigger sidewall its going to have a bigger actual diameter to the tune of about 3/4 inch on a 235 tyre. The 35 profile tyre has less air between you and the road so it improves handling to a degree at the cost of comfort. A 40 profile tyre on a 235 front 18 inch wheel should fit no problems and the general look of the wheel/tyre combination is about the best (too big the wheel looks too small too small and it looks like you have a rubber band on the wheel) A 35 profile tyre on a 265 rear 18 inch wheel will fit no problems and again looks right. http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html have a look on there and maybe that will explain it a bit better. But in a nutshell you are not stuck with any one tyre size. I recently replaced my 285 30 18's on the rear 9.5 inch wide rim with a 265 40 18 as that tyre size affords me more comfort and was considerably cheaper than the ones fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 Cheers Brian. I'm going to be dreaming about tyres tonight now lol I know what to go for now.. and why Supra-Brett - 30 profile must look like your rolling on the rims lol didn't know they went down that far! I know the tyres sizes now.. just got to think about the brand!! As long as their good in the wet that's all I care about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tones Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 18"s with 8.5 and 9.5 (I hope thats what I need anyway) def 18"s though. id go with 235 up front and 265 rear, maybe 40mm all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 I am but 35 profile on the rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 id go with 235 up front and 265 rear, maybe 40mm all round Dude now you are confusing the whole profile thing Brand wise falkens are good value for money for a decent quality tyre. Goodyear eagle f1 are considered a very good balance of tyre for a supra. I had recently some pirreli p zero's fabulous grip awful for wearing out quickly. Bridgestone potenzas aren't a bad tyre but gone very expensive these days. Speak to Ibrarr on here he can advise you on tyre makes and their various attributes and maybe even able to get you a decent price for them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Supra girlie .......... listen to the majority of people and go for the 235/40/18 up front and 265/35/18 at the back . The choice of tyre is totally upto you and your budget . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tones Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Dude now you are confusing the whole profile thing Brand wise falkens are good value for money for a decent quality tyre. Goodyear eagle f1 are considered a very good balance of tyre for a supra. I had recently some pirreli p zero's fabulous grip awful for wearing out quickly. Bridgestone potenzas aren't a bad tyre but gone very expensive these days. Speak to Ibrarr on here he can advise you on tyre makes and their various attributes and maybe even able to get you a decent price for them as well. Why does someone here not get the 40mm and 35mm depth thing? i havent read the whole thread, 40mm up front and 35mm rear seems to be popular too, when i had 18s i had 40mm all round with 235 front and 265 rear..i also had Dunlop 9000 which i found v good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 I have dunlops on at the moment and they are shocking! Although they were on the car when it came in from Japan recently and jap tyres are supposed to be crap?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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