Jonny49er Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Hi, Does anyone know what a good tyre profile should be, bought a 350 yesterday, and tyres need to be changed, is: Frount Width 225 Profile 40 on Size 18" ok & Back Width 245 Profile 45 on Size 18" Thinking of BF Goodrich as they are reasonably priced good tyres! Reccomendations??? Quote
Space Cadet Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Front and back are both 45's so: 225 45 18 front and 245 45 18 on the back. You will have a problem getting a good set of matching front and backs, have a look at some of the recent threads on the subject. In short, apart from budget tyres, the best seem to be Toyo T1R, Pirelli Rossos and Avon (can’t remember the model). Quote
Jacko Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Yep, the front profile should be 45 not 40..... A lot on here seem to go with either Toyo T1-Rs or Falken FK452's..... If you want to spend a lot, then I know other people have recommended the Goodyear Eagle F1 GD3s (think thats the right code).... Try http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s0p0 for cheap online prices for both the Falkens and the Toyo's Quote
Space Cadet Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 The problem is getting a matching set front and back, the F1's are IMO the best tyre out there but they don’t do it in a 225 45 18 size - shame as I would have definitely bought a set. Quote
Jonny49er Posted July 28, 2006 Author Posted July 28, 2006 Cheers, thought it was possible to lower profile by 5 on frount! Will have a search around & see what I can Find ! Bought a black one with Nismo Skirts & Bumpers etc, looks very nice! Cheers Jon Quote
smudga Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Have a look here as a useful tool if your thinking of alternative tyre sizes a handy for keeping the same o/all diameter... http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html out of interest 255x40x18 is the same diameter except for 1mm as 225x45x18, not saying that its suitable tho' Quote
Jacko Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Yeah here's another..... this site has the lot! http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html Very useful! Quote
smudga Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 jeez theres a lot of info there... everything you wanted to know and more Quote
Jonny49er Posted July 28, 2006 Author Posted July 28, 2006 Going for Avon ZZ3 do they sound ok? Quote
Space Cadet Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 That was the Avon tyre I couldn’t remember the name, yes apparently they are wicked - comparable to the TR1's. Quote
Jacko Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Give us a review after you put em on as don't believe anyone else has yet..... Quote
CDR_UK Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 I've got BF Goodrich G-Force Pofilers fitted - they are better than Toyo T1-R and Falkens IMO. Although Toyo's and Falkens are grippy -they both have rather soft sidewalls (like Eagle F1's) which means the handling on the limit is less predictable. I found the sidewalls on the BFG's are roughly the same hardness as the Bridgestones. I kept the original size on the rear (245/45-18) and went for a wider tyre on the front: 245/40-18 The result is that the car is much less prone to understeer in the dry, and the feeling is much more neutral between front and rear. I based my decision to go for the same width front and rear on the fact that this is what many japanese tuners are doing with the Z (Amuse, Mines, Boss, Sunline Auto etc.). Before anybody says different - 245/40-18 from BF Goodrich (which is in fact Michelin) is the same diameter as the original 225/45-18's on an 8" wide rim. This means the stagger between front and rear is unchanged, and their are no problems with ESP. I've tried this setup out on a few tracks and it's very good My friend has also tried the Falkens on track, and complains all the time about the soft sidewalls. Quote
Jonny49er Posted July 31, 2006 Author Posted July 31, 2006 Apparently, should steer well clear of the Avon Tyres, the garage I poped into said they have had 2 350z's come back to change them after a 100 miles or so as the handeling is terrible. They suggested I tried the BF Gs but in 225, 45, 18 and on the back 255,35,18, odes anyone know how this would handle with these back tyres on, and being that bit wider? Thanks Quote
Jonny49er Posted July 31, 2006 Author Posted July 31, 2006 Also is anyone using Bridgestones, is £561 a reasonable price? Quote
lomoto Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 Apparently, should steer well clear of the Avon Tyres, the garage I poped into said they have had 2 350z's come back to change them after a 100 miles or so as the handeling is terrible. They suggested I tried the BF Gs but in 225, 45, 18 and on the back 255,35,18, odes anyone know how this would handle with these back tyres on, and being that bit wider? Thanks I think you will have to stick to standard sizes or the ones you mention will mess up the traction control, and you'll have it cutting in all the time. I have had three sets of tyres on in the last 6 months ,due mainly to messing about with different wheels! My experience is ...the Bridgestones are absloute garbage.. The Falken 452's I had on next were superb(and good value to boot ), .... I then had a set of Continetal's , these are very good., but I think the Falkens have it overall and will put another set of these on when the Conti's need replacing Hope this helps someway Quote
Jonny49er Posted July 31, 2006 Author Posted July 31, 2006 Cheers, just ordered some Falkons, £432.25, all up, which sounds pretty reasonable to me! Thanks Jon Quote
smudga Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 That sound a bargain.....where did you order them from?? Quote
Jacko Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 Yeah that is good...... I thought I'd done well with 4x 19" Falkens at £490! Where was that Jonny? Quote
lomoto Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 Yes ..thats a very good price, I thought I could get stuff cheap Quote
Jonny49er Posted July 31, 2006 Author Posted July 31, 2006 Place called George Tyres in Maldon Essex, a friend had recommended them to me! Quote
Jacko Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 Place called George Tyres in Maldon Essex, a friend had recommended them to me! And thats for Falken FK452's 18" (245/45 & 225/45)? Quote
Jonny49er Posted July 31, 2006 Author Posted July 31, 2006 Yeah ! Getting them done later on this week! Quote
Traktion Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 I just had my car serviced and they said 3 tires were below legal limit! Oops! I've just been to black circles and this is what I think I need. Could someone confirm these are correct please. I dunno what the 'extra load' thing is, but I'm assuming that's good right? Falken GRB FK 452 (Extra Load) 245/45 R18 Y £135.92 £271.84 Falken GRB FK 452 225/45 R18 Y £116.33 £232.66 Quote
Rob_Quads Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 If you are looking for falkens this place is hard to beat Brand New 225/45/18 95Y Falken FK452 Tyres @ £88.89 each Brand New 245/45/18 100Y Falken FK452 Tyres @ £93.70 each http://www.falkentyres.co.uk/ Quote
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