captain Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I have 18" x 9.5 Rotas front and back. On there at the moment are Falken 452s - 245/45/18 and 275/40/18. They look a bit "tractor like" to my eyes. What does anybody recommend for replacements? I'd like a lower profile but also it's daily runner which I track so comfort and performance is important. Not asking much, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 It's not just the aspect ratio that affects the 'chunky' look, the make plays a part too. Most of the Falkens I've seen 'look' chunky in all sizes but the Pirelli P-Zero's I had 'looked' a lower profile than they were, in fact they almost looked stretched when they weren't, if that makes sense? In essence, don't just look at the sizes, the brand also makes a difference imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Keep them clean. Sounds daft, but tyres with proper black protection on them look a lot smaller to the eye than brown ones that are filthy. Not sure what/if/how often you put stuff on them, but for a cheap solution it'd be well worth trying that first else you're going to murder ride quality on lower profiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evest Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Keep them clean. Sounds daft, but tyres with proper black protection on them look a lot smaller to the eye than brown ones that are filthy. Not sure what/if/how often you put stuff on them, but for a cheap solution it'd be well worth trying that first else you're going to murder ride quality on lower profiles. Meguirs Gold Class Endurance Tyre Gel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 His tyres are always clean Can captain change to a slight smaller profile ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Absolutely, I ran R888s in 225/40 and 245/40 and had no issues at all. That would be about as far as I'd go though, and tbh it really doesn't make that much difference to the appearance especially on stock suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 So this is what's needed: Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA 245/40 ZR18 97Y XL £ 119.80 2 £ 239.60 Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL £ 105.50 2 £ 211.00 Total amount 4 £ 450.60 inc. delivery. Anybody know a cheaper place than www.mytyres.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 So this is what's needed: Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA 245/40 ZR18 97Y XL £ 119.80 2 £ 239.60 Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL £ 105.50 2 £ 211.00 Total amount 4 £ 450.60 inc. delivery. Anybody know a cheaper place than http://www.mytyres.co.uk try thr tyremen or camksills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 try thr tyremen or camksills +1 for tyremen, also try tyrexpress.com - both were cheaper than camskill last time I checked and you can organise fitting online with the later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 So this is what's needed: Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA 245/40 ZR18 97Y XL £ 119.80 2 £ 239.60 Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL £ 105.50 2 £ 211.00 Total amount 4 £ 450.60 inc. delivery. Anybody know a cheaper place than http://www.mytyres.co.uk try thr tyremen or camksills Both a lot more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 i'd look at event as well, admittedly i get a 20% discount i think if i use them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 i'd look at event as well, admittedly i get a 20% discount i think if i use them Can you quote me taking a "middle man" cut then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Absolutely, I ran R888s in 225/40 and 245/40 and had no issues at all. That would be about as far as I'd go though, and tbh it really doesn't make that much difference to the appearance especially on stock suspension. Just before I press buy on the Vredstein Sessantas can I check 225/40 and 245/40 is ok given that my wheels aren't staggered and are 18 x 9.5 all round? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I don't think you should run a 225 tyre on a 9.5" wide wheel, it's out of spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 I don't think you should run a 225 tyre on a 9.5" wide wheel, it's out of spec. Any suggestions? I've no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I don't think you should run a 225 tyre on a 9.5" wide wheel, it's out of spec. Any suggestions? I've no idea. The rears RAYS are 9.5j and they run 245's as standard...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 I don't think you should run a 225 tyre on a 9.5" wide wheel, it's out of spec. Any suggestions? I've no idea. The rears RAYS are 9.5j and they run 245's as standard...... Thanks Sarnie. Anybody else suggest what I need to order to keep the rolling radius ok for the TCS not to light up and give me a lower profile? Is my current set up of 275/40 and 245/45 as good as it gets on 18's?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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captain Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 I can do begging but it's not pretty................. Anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Check this website, stick in the original wheel tyres and try to keep it as close to the original's as possible. http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 OK. Now going for: Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA 235/40 ZR18 Vredestein ULTRAC SESSANTA 275/35 ZR18 Total amount 4 £ 633.26 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Good luck! Im currently running 265 35 19 and 285 35 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Just to add that I eventually went for Goodyear Eagle F1A. £540 fitted with laser alignment chucked in. Huge step up in terms of quietness over the Falken 452s. Seem to be very grippy and an all round improvement. Will post full thoughts after first hot lap at Castle Combe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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