Are these the correct tyre sizes

[Mark-UK]

Hi are these the correct sizes for my 07 350z roadster on rays please? Need to be sure before I order, also camskill tyres dont have any rears for the VREDESTEIN ULTRAC SESSANTA, is there anywhere else as cheap I can order online please, the 91w and 96w, does that mean weight baring figures? so fronts are ok with 91w yes and back HAVE TO be 96w, is this correct, thanks for your help. I need 4 of these asap as my present tyres are on the line now and cracking.

 

front - 225/45R18 91W

rear - 245/45R18 96W

[Ekona]

Yup, they're fine. Those weight figures are miles over what the car needs.

[Mark-UK]

Brilliant thanks, just need to source the rears now, fronts I can get from camskill. That camskills website is so confusing tbh, ive no clue which to order.

 

i just went into look and theres other figures next to the figure of mine, its a bit confusing for a tyre newbie. Is there one make of VREDESTEIN ULTRAC SESSANTA of different vrsions like XL or summat? I am going for these after reading up on the tyre thread.

[rich5259]

just looked on camskills, they have 245/45R18 100Y ultrac sessanta for same day dispatch @ £137.50

[Mark-UK]

You sure, the bloke via email says they are out of stock when i emailed this morning?

[rich5259]

Yep, see here

 

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m61b0s315p0

 

and here http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m61b0s315p12433

[Mark-UK]

Cheers, whats the 100y mean. Im so worried ill order the wrong tyres as im a complete tyre idiot, sorry.

[rich5259]

Y is the speed rating and 100 is the weight rating.

 

These are the ones we all use on 18" wheels - I have mine stored in the garage now as I've got my 20" wheels on for the summer

[Mark-UK]

Thanks, was just worried about the XL TL letters after.

[rtbiscuit]

will be fine.

 

if they are out of stock, try the tyre men they are a vredestein specialist

[Mark-UK]

Hmm they say they are in stock, jeez im confused, are these the rears that everyone raves about on that huge tyre thread then, the one sin that table that are near the top.? Before I order. I need to order fronts too at same time, to be sure can someone show me the ones i need, I really appreciate the help as im poo scared of getting the wrong ones!!

[rtbiscuit]

fronts

 

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... s557p12425

 

rears

 

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... s315p12433

[Mark-UK]

OK before I buy, is this what I need? Screen grab of basket.

 

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/6852/tyres.th.jpg' alt='tyres.th.jpg'>

[rtbiscuit]

OK before I buy, is this what I need? Screen grab of basket.

 

[Ekona]

As long as they say 225/45/18 and 245/45/18 and are the same make, then you're fine. No need to spend extra on the XL stuff if you don't have to, but they are acceptable to put on the car.

[Mark-UK]

Cheers ordered them now, thanks for the help I really appreciate it.

[Mark-UK]

Hi guys, ok tyres on the car as of an hour ago, any advice, do I need to break them in etc? I noticed the cars quieter now for sure, seems smoother too.

[martinmac]

Just make sure they are scrubbed in a bit before you push them.

[Mark-UK]

Scrubbed in, does that mean used/worn?

[martinmac]

When they are brand new they give a little less grip but its not much. If you were doing the Wales run with brand new tyres you may notice but in this weather with normal road driving you should notice.

[Mark-UK]

How long do they take to wear in you reckon?

[martinmac]

Not very much mate. I wouldnt worry about it unless you are planning something spirited.

[clarkie34]

They have a release agent and will spin easily for about a week.Just take your time.

[martinmac]

To put it in perspective I had new tyres fitted an hour before I left for the Wales run last year and survived.

[Bockaaarck]

Hi-jacking this thread, apologies Mark!

 

This might explain why I've been having so many issues with my tyres. The following Firestone tyres were on the Zed when I bought her and they've been causing me all sorts of issues:

 

front - 225/45 ZR17 91W

rear - 245/40 R17 91Y

 

Someone please confirm for me that this is not a good set up for the tyres else it must be my driving style

 

The TC has been kicking in all over the place and it makes the car unpredictable to drive. I'm looking at getting some 5Zigen 19" wheels like Pimm soon and will probably get Falkens all round. Hopefully that'll prevent this particular problem from occuring.

 

Bock