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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! :)

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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 $$

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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.

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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 :P

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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 :P

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...

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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 :P

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?

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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! :P

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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! :P

No worries!

:P

Post some pics when done.

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

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No worries!

:P

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! :D

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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.

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Ah ok, I get you now.

Worth the wait I guess... :P

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! :D

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