Tyres for 18 x 7.5
#1
Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:06 PM
Rim size 18 x 7.5 48 offset
Budget: Roughly $800
#2
Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:08 PM
#3
Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:16 PM
I run kumho ku31s last me about a year, onto my third set now. I think they are a great tyre. Never tracked though. There's also the ku36 which I think is the next step up?? 31s cost me ~$150 a tyre from Tempe tyres
yeh i was actually looking at them. ill probobly need the next ones up as i like to give 110% on the track
also i dont actually know what tyre size is suitable, im going for a JDM look so im going to have a fairly flush fitment
#4
Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:18 PM
I would recommend KU31's as a choice, I've never used them but I've heard good things. I'm currently using Federal 595's which are about the same price depending where you shop and they are a good tire.
What size tyre are you running at the moment?
#5
Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:21 PM
#6
Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:29 PM
my current wheel size is 205/50 R16
Ahhh fair enough
You'll definitely fit 215/40's under there, 225/40's might get some scrubbage...not 100% though as I don't own a gen 3!
#7
Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:32 PM
Best of both worlds
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#8
Posted 05 September 2011 - 10:54 PM
I used to use 595SSs but I found that after doing track days every month or so the rubber would go "off". It still had plenty of tread but had absolutely no grip, especially in the wet. Fantastic on the street though, in fact I'd consider them for my Liberty if they weren't directional (I want the ability to do proper wheel rotations on the Suby!)
I haven't used them myself, but I have heard good things about Dunlop Direzza Star Specs
#9
Posted 05 September 2011 - 11:10 PM
Very happy with them.
Also check the UHP tyre thread.
http://www.subyclub...._hl__ uhp tyre
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#10
Posted 05 September 2011 - 11:27 PM
Rim size 18 x 7.5 48 offset
im going for a JDM look so im going to have a fairly flush fitment
Computer says no.
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#11
Posted 05 September 2011 - 11:32 PM
#12
Posted 06 September 2011 - 12:11 AM
215/35/18 or 225/35/18 both see only approx 0.5% difference in the speedo reading either way. Personally Id go for a little more sidewall and footprint and get the 225's.
You should have no rubbing issues on a Gen3 with this size tyre even if lowered. (not crazy low though)
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#13
Posted 06 September 2011 - 10:30 AM
Yeh thanks for the advice, sounds good man. Even if they do rub i can just adjust the coiloversTheres two sizes to keep your speedo happy and match the rolling diameter of the 205/50/16's.
215/35/18 or 225/35/18 both see only approx 0.5% difference in the speedo reading either way. Personally Id go for a little more sidewall and footprint and get the 225's.
You should have no rubbing issues on a Gen3 with this size tyre even if lowered. (not crazy low though)
#14
Posted 06 September 2011 - 05:16 PM
KU31's will suit you perfectly. Get the KU36 if you want some uber grip you also get 15k tyre life and noisy as fk tyres.
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#15
Posted 06 September 2011 - 05:53 PM
Sweet, you dont think the 225/35s will be sufficient, im trying to get that flush look but im sure bumping up to 225/40 wouldnt make a huge appearance diference225/40/18 is the sweetspot, anything narrower than that on the sidewall and you can say goodbye to your wheels
KU31's will suit you perfectly. Get the KU36 if you want some uber grip you also get 15k tyre life and noisy as fk tyres.
#16
Posted 06 September 2011 - 07:24 PM
im trying to get that flush look
Again, this won't happen with your wheels.
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#17
Posted 06 September 2011 - 08:04 PM
Sweet, you dont think the 225/35s will be sufficient, im trying to get that flush look but im sure bumping up to 225/40 wouldnt make a huge appearance diference
the second number is the aspect ratio which is a percentage of the first, hence a 225/35/40 will bit 35% off 225 as opposed to 40%
unless you do lots of motorway driving a 40 series is a much safer bet.
flush look comes from the offset of the wheels, tyres play little part
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#18
Posted 06 September 2011 - 09:31 PM
Get the KU36 if you want some uber grip you also get 15k tyre life and noisy as fk tyres.
Whats the treadwear of the KU36s Alex?
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#19
Posted 06 September 2011 - 09:49 PM
I've just fitted the new KU39 LE Sports, a step up from the 31's but behind the KU 36's with a tread wear of 280 . So far so good but I've only put about 20km on them lol
*They cost me 220 per tire fitted tho
#20
Posted 07 September 2011 - 09:29 AM
Ive got Zeetum Sport on at the moment. Made by Kuhmo and are a copy of the KU31 pattern. I rate them very highly all round.
If you go a 225/40/18, your speedo will be out by 4.2% and increase the diameter by 25.8mm over the factory spec wheels/tyres which is illegal. Thats why I suggested the 225/35/18's as your speedo is only out by 0.5% and diameter only increases 3.3mm.
NSW rules are the same as Vic, +15mm / -15mm over stock.
Just letting you know.
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