Best tyre size for a 18

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Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20746 08/01/2006 23:48 08/01/2006 23:48
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,560 Oxfordshire Gaz OP My life on the forum
Gaz OP My life on the forum Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,560 Oxfordshire	Just wanted some help on what the best tyre size is for 18" wheels on a coop.

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20747 09/01/2006 01:09 09/01/2006 01:09
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	In order to keep the diameter of the wheel/tyre the same as the standard 205/50/16 (612mm), you could go for 215/35/18 (607mm) or 225/35/18 (615mm). Anything else will mean that your speedo will read outside of allowable tolerances (not sure if this is a legal requirement , but any good tyre place would advise you of this). I can't advise whether these will actually fit within the wheel arch, but I'm sure someone else will be able to . Phil

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20749 09/01/2006 17:00 09/01/2006 17:00
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Anonymous Unregistered A	i also have 225/35/18,and fits perfect. even 235/35/18 would fit nice......

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20750 09/01/2006 19:22 09/01/2006 19:22
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,576 Glasgow,Near Florence..If only... paul My life on the forum
paul My life on the forum Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,576 Glasgow,Near Florence..If only...	I know that Barbz runs 225 35 18,I was going for 215`s but he feels 225`s are the best bet was Paul S,now just paul...Member since Oct 2000,Coupe may be FATALLY injured - :(oh no it's not

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20751 09/01/2006 21:17 09/01/2006 21:17
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Anonymous Unregistered A	225x35x18 fits. 225x40x18 won't fit ! Will rub on the inner side (on my car at least)

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20752 10/01/2006 09:03 10/01/2006 09:03
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,560 Oxfordshire Gaz OP My life on the forum
Gaz OP My life on the forum Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,560 Oxfordshire	Thanks for that looks like its 225/35/18 then.

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20753 13/01/2006 00:57 13/01/2006 00:57
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Anonymous Unregistered A	@ jax what kind of rims do you have in your pic...? any chance of a large pic....? thanks

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20754 14/01/2006 09:52 14/01/2006 09:52
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Will 215/40/18 fit? Or will they catch? Last edited by Fabz; 16/01/2006 15:55.

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20755 16/01/2006 20:47 16/01/2006 20:47
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	i am 99% sure 225 40 18 will fit without touching, especially toyo T1S

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20756 20/01/2006 03:34 20/01/2006 03:34
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,158 Near Reading JohnS I need some sleep
JohnS I need some sleep Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,158 Near Reading	If the Toyos do fit it will be because they are smaller in diameter than most 225/40s.

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20757 20/01/2006 03:54 20/01/2006 03:54
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,034 Sweden Per I need some sleep
Per I need some sleep Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,034 Sweden	But the correct size still is 225/35-18 Re-Bangled

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20758 22/01/2006 21:52 22/01/2006 21:52
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: But the correct size still is 225/35-18 ...really do hope so since I`ve thought about get a set of 18" this summer!

Re: Best tyre size for a 18" wheels #20759 22/01/2006 22:13 22/01/2006 22:13
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: If the Toyos do fit it will be because they are smaller in diameter than most 225/40s. just likew buying a pair of jeans, one 32 waist will fit another will be as snug as a bug in a rug! personally i have about 10mm clearance all round my 225 35 toyo tyres

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