Tyre Sizings

[langley.p]

I was looking at the "wheels/tyres" info table trying to work things out - it does seem rather simple and well set out (table), but...

Pardon my ignorance, I am therefore assuming (going by the table) that if I were to get an 18x8.5 wheel (offset 42) I could put 225/40 or 235/40 or 245/35 tyres on these rims if the car remained "unlowered" ?

Any suggestions as to what width may look better on a GT ?

Thanks.

Phil.

[Big Yellow]

id go for a 235 on a 8.5" though u may get some rubbing.

[langley.p]

Thanks for the feedback.

[schoona]

Standard height, 235 rubs on cornering on the 8.5 ;) (ET45)

[langley.p]

At standard height would 225x40 be satisfactory ? Any unforeseen probs ? I have a chance for a set of 18x8.5 BBS that I really quite like at a very good price and want to make sure I have tyre options sorted.

[schoona]

Yeah that wouldnt be a problem. Could even go 225/35, a: to be sure and b: correct your speedo as little bit.

[Pharkus]

...and also check that the increase in track width is in line with the local authorities if you are worried about that sort of stuff whatever you end up getting.

[isaw]

At standard height would 225x40 be satisfactory ? Any unforeseen probs ? I have a chance for a set of 18x8.5 BBS that I really quite like at a very good price and want to make sure I have tyre options sorted.

IF you dont take these wheels I'll take them///

I've been looking for a set for ages now :)

[langley.p]

Thanks to all your great input. If looking for BBS wheels this mob has LM style black or silver if that helps any.

[schoona]

Say no to replicas people...

[isaw]

so you will give me the 5k for the real set?

[schoona]

What wheel are the 18x8.5s??
That size LM would be a lot more then 5K haha