Tyres For My 34

[Guest]

Hi Guys,

I have a had a set of 34 GTR wheels that are waiting to be put on my 34GTT

I think if memory serves, the wheels are 18x9 +30?

I'm looking at getting a really decent set of tyres, possibly something like the pirelli p zero's or equivalent.

All I'm really after is just to get the correct tyres for the rims and my car.

I have been looking for sometime at getting 265/35/18's all round, but after a bit of googling, it looks like they would be fine for the rear, but would need a different fitment for the front?

If you guys could offer a bit of assistance with my situation, that'd be great.

Cheers,

Jacob

[Frosty]

265 on the font is a bit of overkill on a GTT. should fit ok on the rear depending on your camber settings etc but would need to lip the inside of the guard

[Guest]

yeah thats why i asked.. wasnt too sure they would just fit

do you think maybe 245's all round, perhaps?

im not really fussed, provided they fit correctly and they dont scrape the guards

[Frosty]

245s would be ideal

[Hank Scorpio]

245s would be ideal

Damo, what are you doing mate? Bad advice is bad.

What tyre profile would you run on an R34 GT-T with a 245 section width? 245/35 is too short and 245/40 too tall. If you really want something fat on the back run 225/40R18 on the front and 255/35R18 on the rear, otherwise a good quality 225/40R18 will be up to the job on a Skyline without ridiculous power.

OP also stated that he is looking at getting decent tyres, if he opts for a Toyo Proxes R1R (which I can't reccomend enough), Yoki Advan AD08 or similar these will have a wide contact patch for their respective sizes i.e a 255/35R18 R1R is usually as wide as a mid-range 265/35R18.

Edited December 26, 2012 by Hank Scorpio

[R31Nismoid]

Given the tyres (AD08s) are worth more than price paid for the wheels - Be interesting to see what the actual budget is here

[ishyz34]

255's look nice and beafy at the rear, especially with the +30 offset. Keep with 225's or 235's at the front I reckon, you don't want too much resistance when turning your wheel, it can get annoying! My ones are 40 at the front and 35's at the rear, 18's all round, they fit nice and snug

[GTSBoy]

Keep with 225's or 235's at the front I reckon, you don't want too much resistance when turning your wheel, it can get annoying!

Really? That's your criteria for picking tyre sizes?

[ishyz34]

Really? That's your criteria for picking tyre sizes?

No, that's just one of the things, just trying to help out you hero.

[Taleb Tyres]

Either 225 40 18( will give it a slight stretch) or 235 40 18( better suited for performance)

And a 245 40 18 or 255 35 18 rear. Both will work nice on the rear on the 9". 265 rear you would want a 235 40 18 front.

And yes going too wide on the front will cause tram lining which does get VERY annoying!

Depends on what tyres you are looking to fit on.

[Shazbanger]

I agree with Ali.

225/40/18 on the front, and a 255/35-40/18 on the rear.

For tyre selection, it comes down to the way you drive. Do you track it often? Do you daily it? Is it a weekend only car? Do you carry big loads? Would you prefer grip or longevity? How much did you want to spend?

There is a lot of factors to take into consideration when picking he right tyre for YOU, not just the right tyre in general.

Cheers,

Shazza

[Guest]

cool guys, cheers for the advice.

was thinking of getting my tyres through tire rack, anyone had any good experience with them?

and roughly how much would i be looking at getting thes tyres fitted at bob janes or tyre power etc?

Edited January 4, 2013 by Guest

[GTSBoy]

Tyre Power generally charge $15 ea to fit and balance. Plus the disposal charge on the old ones...depending on if you're friends with them or not sometimes.

Edited January 4, 2013 by GTSBoy

[Missileman]

I was quoted $125 for 4 @ Bobdown Jane recently, including disposal, my local mech charged me 20 per rim ex disposal which i ferried around to my local council tip for nil charge.