285/30zr18 Falken Fk451 X 1 Or 295/30zr18 X 2

[benro2]

Recently got ripped off by a tyre shop and now I'm left with a wheel, but with no tyre. The tyre was a Falken FK451 285/30ZR18 but apparently these have been discontinued and none in that size exist in the country (new), according to Falken themselves. So, I'm after one of those, but it has to be in reasonably good condition, say with at least 75% tread.

Alternatively, if anyone has 2 x 295/30ZR18's I'd be interested in those. They would have to be at least as good as the FK451's in terms of grip and durability, and they need to be a reputable brand (I've had my fair share of supposedly "good" no-name branded tyres - and I ain't touching them EVER AGAIN). I don't mind if they're discontinued, as long as they're in good condition (again, at least 75% tread), and I want to spend the absolute minimum amount possible! I've just been hit with a pile of expenses for my cars and this hasn't exactly helped...

BTW, I'm using 10" rims and the 285's just look too narrow. Plus, the outer circumference is too small compared to the stock wheel, so 295's are the way to go. They just seem too wide for a 10" wheel? Does anyone know if the FK451's are a particularly narrow tyre? I want the edge of the wheel and tyre to line up so I don't get gutter rash everytime I *juuust* brush past a roundabout or something. At the moment, the wheel is sticking out at least 0.5 cm from the tyre. They are Evolution brand, "Intensive Hunk" model (have a look here - black powdercoated, on a Supra).

Please let me know if you can help! Much appreciated!