Rubber size (18x7.5j)

[Muad_dib77]

Size is everything..

I find myself in the unfortunate position of shopping for a pair of rubbers (again)..

I currently run a 215x35 Toyo proxes on my 18x7.5j alloy.. Several people have informed me that I'd be able to run a wider tyre on there..

I'm thinking 225x40..Am I way off the mark?

What's the comfort like on a 40 profile? I know it's crap with 35 so I'm not going there again.

I'm only replacing a pair at this time as my current rear ones look almost as new...so they'll be going on the front - and the new ones with the higher profile will be going on the front..
(Current front ones are dangerous)

[Myfeckin FTO]

Probably not a good idea to mix tyre width and profiles on the FTO - you shouldn't really need to go to a wider tyre either - 215 is more than adequate - you will likely affect your handling if you run a 215/35 18 on the back and a 225/40 18 on the front - you may find the car a little tailhappy - not ideal for a FWD.

[AL]

depending on offset of alloy, a 225 x 40 tyre will work

[Muad_dib77]

Thanks guys - I realise that it's not ideal to mix sizes & profiles..If the handling does go out the window I will of course change the remaining two - but as it stands they're as new..

I'm going to run the wider tires on the back - to avoid wagging my tail around fun bends..

The 215x35 tires are definately stretched on the 7.5j alloy.

[Muad_dib77]

Rob at DTAS hooked me up with a pair of hankook k104. 225x40..

They're awesome - and they look massive in the arches.. Now I just have to go do a bunch or wheelspin so I'll have an excuse to replace the remaining Pair of proxes

It's great to have grip again...car is so much nicer when I can steer

(One of the replaced tires was worn thru the mesh..I kid you not!!)

[CJ]

(One of the replaced tires was worn thru the mesh..I kid you not!!)

You should be ashamed of yourself! Was the tracking seriously off or something?

CJ

[Muad_dib77]

(One of the replaced tires was worn thru the mesh..I kid you not!!)

You should be ashamed of yourself! Was the tracking seriously off or something?

CJ

I am ashamed of myself.. It was quite dangerous and seriously stupid..however I must said that the proxes are definately one of those tires that just seem to disappear once it starts wearing.. It goes from being good to completely gone within 2 weeks..

Yeah had been knocking about with a very faulty trackrod end for a loong time. Getting the other one replaced next week.
Having said that the wear on the other tire was quite nasty as well - I'm thinking I might have a pretty hefty toe-in.
Another factor would definately be my "drving style"

Atleast now I've got big comfy tyres on the back They definately add to the look of the car..arches are nice and full - and from the rear the rims don't look skinny any more..