Tyre Choice?

[-BCNR33-]

Hi Guys,

Just need some advice on tyre sizes, I have just ordered some new TE37 18x10.5 +15 for my R33 GTR

i have been recommended 265/35/18?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

And i just realised i just posted in the wrong section!

Edited August 11, 2010 by -BCNR33-

[On Edge]

265's fit but are stretched get something bigger

[RBLUV]

here is 265/35 on a 10.5

http://www.my350z.com/forum/mid-atlantic-m...-500-miles.html

definately want something bigger on a GTR

[Brandon]

285s. I'm running 285s on my 9.5 and they're bulging a lil. I reckon, 265 for 9.5, 275 for 10 and 285 for 10.5.

Unless you're a fan of stretched tyres.

[-BCNR33-]

Would you recommend something like a 275/40/18 or 285/40/18?

Will there be much guard work needed?

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

You want tyre choice or tyre sizing?

Tyre choice I went for Kumho's as they are an all round decent tyre.

Tyre sizing, what ppl have mentioned above.

[-BCNR33-]

You want tyre choice or tyre sizing?

Tyre choice I went for Kumho's as they are an all round decent tyre.

Tyre sizing, what ppl have mentioned above.

Any information will help what would be the best tyre for around $375-$400 each im not looking at spending big $$

[Brandon]

KU36 is within that price range. I'd go 285/35 or 275/40. Just guesstimate. I dont think you'll need any guard work but it normal for drivers side to scrub when doing a full lock right turn unless you have adjustable rods.

[-BCNR33-]

KU36 is within that price range. I'd go 285/35 or 275/40. Just guesstimate. I dont think you'll need any guard work but it normal for drivers side to scrub when doing a full lock right turn unless you have adjustable rods.

I had a quick look on the Kuhmo Australia website and they dont list a ku36 in a 285/35/18?

Any other options?

I dont want the stetch look.

Thanks

Edited August 12, 2010 by -BCNR33-

[Brandon]

I had a quick look on the Kuhmo Australia website and they dont list a ku36 in a 285/35/18?

Any other options?

I dont want the stetch look.

Thanks

Hmmm... yea from the looks of it. Even Federals doesnt make 285s. Maybe try calling some tyre shops. I'm running Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 285/30/18 and I think they're way too exp...

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Any information will help what would be the best tyre for around $375-$400 each im not looking at spending big $$

Like what Brandon said, that will get you a set of decent tyres.

I had a quick look on the Kuhmo Australia website and they dont list a ku36 in a 285/35/18?

Any other options?

I dont want the stetch look.

Thanks

You might have to head down to your mechanic / tyre place to see if they can sort out a set.

Don't have to be KU36's, anything in the Kumho Ecsta range will do you fine.

I assume your car is for street use..?

Depending on how low you ride height is, that is when you need to worry about guard work.

Only roll / flare your guards if you want the Hellaflush look, which I assume is not what you want, cuz to go Hellaflush, you need to stretch your tyres.

As long as you fill out your guards and the ride height / wheel arch sits just above the tyre, you will be fine.

You got fully adjustable coilovers?

[-BCNR33-]

Like what Brandon said, that will get you a set of decent tyres.

You might have to head down to your mechanic / tyre place to see if they can sort out a set.

Don't have to be KU36's, anything in the Kumho Ecsta range will do you fine.

I assume your car is for street use..?

Depending on how low you ride height is, that is when you need to worry about guard work.

Only roll / flare your guards if you want the Hellaflush look, which I assume is not what you want, cuz to go Hellaflush, you need to stretch your tyres.

As long as you fill out your guards and the ride height / wheel arch sits just above the tyre, you will be fine.

You got fully adjustable coilovers?

Yea my car will mainly be used for street, i wont be looking at having the car heaps low just at a nice height and i will be using Greedy type s coilovers.

Ill ring around and get a few prices on 285/35/18 in the Kuhmo Ecsta range.

Thanks for all the help!

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Yea my car will mainly be used for street, i wont be looking at having the car heaps low just at a nice height and i will be using Greedy type s coilovers.

Ill ring around and get a few prices on 285/35/18 in the Kuhmo Ecsta range.

Thanks for all the help!

No worries!

Post some pics when done.

I have the same wheels but in 17 x 9 +22

[-BCNR33-]

No worries!

Post some pics when done.

I have the same wheels but in 17 x 9 +22

Unfortunately the wheels are being made atm due to the size not being made of the shelf

When i get them around January i will definitely throw some pictures up!

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

18 x 10.5 is a custom sizing?

So you take it to a wheel specialist and they re-widen the wheel?

[-BCNR33-]

18 x 10.5 is a custom sizing?

So you take it to a wheel specialist and they re-widen the wheel?

I bought the wheels through Jesse Streeter and i was told there isn't stock available and had to be manufactures in that size.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

I bought the wheels through Jesse Streeter and i was told there isn't stock available and had to be manufactures in that size.

Ok so you ordered wheels from him and he is getting the custom made up for you before he sends it over from Japan?

[-BCNR33-]

Ok so you ordered wheels from him and he is getting the custom made up for you before he sends it over from Japan?

Yeah, thats why there is such a long wait.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Yeah, thats why there is such a long wait.

Ah ok, I get you now.

Worth the wait I guess...

Or you could have got the next size that was available to that and use a small spacer...

[-BCNR33-]

Ah ok, I get you now.

Worth the wait I guess...

Or you could have got the next size that was available to that and use a small spacer...

I didn't really want to use spacers as its a bit of mucking around i just wanted something i could put straight on and look good

It's worth the wait as im still waiting for the car itself!