Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 hi guys, donut don here. im looking to buy new tyres all round on me Zed, it has 18inch rays. i see that there is a lot of chatter about tyres, and most seem to quote tyre sizes ending in R19. does this mean they have 19inch wheels, or are they simply putting wider tyres on the 18inch rims ?? Is this advisable. My zed has original bridgestone tyres on, FRONT are 225/45/R18 and REAR are 245/45/R18. I am looking to move away from these and try and get Falkens 452, or Michelin Pilot Sport 2, should I get R19 's or is this not advisable on an 18 rim. thanks all. Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 simple answer is no. A 19" tyre wont fit an 18" wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) They mean the width of the tyre can slightly vary. I wouldn't buy a 19" tyre for a rim thats 18" Edited January 28, 2013 by AMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 You could try, maybe need some silicon sealer though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Oh God, please be a troll! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRacer Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Its not April 1st is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 A 19" tyre on an 18" wheel would be 0.5" too big from the tyres inner circumference to the wheels outer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeast35 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 oh my god that is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: PM Ekona & ask his advice on this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Okay then, NO your missing the point, I want to know if a 19inch tyre will fit my 18 rims !! please answer my question, I am a troll, I am a troll, I am a troll, your missing my point you scumbags. lol ONLY KIDDING thanks guys, (ps, i did say i dumb) okay so its 18inch tyres then, i will look for falken 452s, they seem popular, and i dont want to spend a fortune. Someone mentioned Federals, what are they like chaps ? don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 225/45/R18 225 means the width of the tyre in mm. So 225mm wide. 45 means the profile, so the difference in length between the edge of the rim to the edge of the tyre. But this is worked out as a %. 45% of 225mm is the height of the tyre. R means that the tyre is radial. 18 means the size of the alloy wheel that it would fit. 18". Won't fit anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I thought R meant it was round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) simple answer is no. A 19" tyre wont fit an 18" wheel. It would make a big Frisby! Edited January 28, 2013 by 4RE Leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 oh stop being silly you lot !! how about cross plys will they stop me from going sideways in the wet weather ? Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Watch out, Watch out Beadle is about!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 LOl, you've been spanked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Watch out, Watch out Beadle is about!!! You called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I was really miserable having acquired 3 deep door dings. But this thread has really cheered me up no end. Had a great chuckle. Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 federals ? anyone know what these are like ? Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 You could try, maybe need some silicon sealer though! dont encouraged him lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 You could try, maybe need some silicon sealer though! dont encouraged him lol hey ive got summa of that @*!# up the shed somewhere. can I, can I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 federals ? anyone know what these are like ? Don Which ones? They make loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 DICK !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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