Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 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
taras Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 simple answer is no. A 19" tyre wont fit an 18" wheel. Quote
AMT Posted January 28, 2013 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
stuarty Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 You could try, maybe need some silicon sealer though! Quote
Paddy78 Posted January 28, 2013 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
Ian Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: PM Ekona & ask his advice on this 1 Quote
Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 Author 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
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 28, 2013 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
4RE Leather Posted January 28, 2013 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
Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 Author 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
andy james Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Watch out, Watch out Beadle is about!!! Quote
Paddy78 Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Watch out, Watch out Beadle is about!!! You called? Quote
HEADPHONES Posted January 28, 2013 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
Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 Author Posted January 28, 2013 federals ? anyone know what these are like ? Don Quote
taras Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 You could try, maybe need some silicon sealer though! dont encouraged him lol Quote
Theres always been Ethel Posted January 28, 2013 Author 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
Ekona Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 federals ? anyone know what these are like ? Don Which ones? They make loads. Quote
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