Dblock Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Buts it's always I get these tyres from eBay or gumtree etc. The sizes are always messed up. Im not sure if it's because the ratio between from and back is the same or maybe and too the change is so small not noticed by the car. The guys running 305s on the bank and pram tyres on the from will have problems. The guys running a big differences front and back have problems. Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Posted June 28, 2013 Well, looks like it's going to be 40 based on the posts. Tbh, I like the look of the Vreds and seeing as I do less then 4k miles per year and never 'push' the car, I think they'll be fine. Thx for the posts Quote
AliveBoy Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Well, looks like it's going to be 40 based on the posts. Tbh, I like the look of the Vreds and seeing as I do less then 4k miles per year and never 'push' the car, I think they'll be fine. Thx for the posts The tread on those tyres is awesome! Quote
JetSet Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Expect a slightly rougher ride as the sidewalls will have less flex. This is something I've noticed with 35 profile tyres on 20" rims. Pete Quote
SamN Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Does anyone have any pictures of 40 profiles? I have the standard Rays and have fitted Eibach springs and wondering how it'd look with 235/40/18 fronts and 245/40/18 rears. The front 225/45's look ok but I feel the rear 245/45's are a tad balloony. Quote
M13KYF Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 40's on the fronts only, pre and post spacers 1 Quote
350 Russ Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 40's on the fronts only, pre and post spacers Lovely looking set of wheels you had there mate Quote
M13KYF Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Lovely looking set of wheels you had there mate I did have mate yes ;) Quote
SamN Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Looks good! Think I might just go for it soon. Quote
Jay-350z Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 I was also wondering what this would look like as mines only a 30mm drop and I want toyo R1R's but can only get them in a 40 profile, if anyone has any picture with a 40 profile all round that would be brill! . Quote
Dblock Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Il get one tomorrow if I can. It's dark outside now lol. Quote
Jay-350z Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Il get one tomorrow if I can. It's dark outside now lol. Cheers mate. Thanks I'll keep a look out. Quote
HAMLNJ Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Might look a bit ..off as the 45's fill the arches ok, not sure how the 40's might look, possibly too small? No lol. Gets rid of the balloon tyre look. Makes the car a little lower. Tyres cost less. Better range of tyres like f1a2's. better response when turning in. less weight. Better looking. I wouldn't go with the vreds though. They are alright but other tyres last much much longer than them. Pictures? Quote
Dblock Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Found an old pic. Its terrible but should give you an idea. Quote
Jay-350z Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Found an old pic. Its terrible but should give you an idea. Cheers mate. I think toyo r1rs will be on order. . Quote
Dblock Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Looks better in person tbh. Honestly why more people don't run cheaper and better 40's I don't know. Quote
Ekona Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Because 'better' is subjective. They don't look as good to my eyes as you end up with a larger gap between rubber and arch, but you do get a better choice of rubber so if your TCS can stand it, then I'd definitely switch as well. 1 Quote
Dblock Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Because 'better' is subjective. They don't look as good to my eyes as you end up with a larger gap between rubber and arch, but you do get a better choice of rubber so if your TCS can stand it, then I'd definitely switch as well. Not if your lowered. Also 45 on anything over 195 looks massive and baloony. Also it lowers your car by another cm too. Quote
Ekona Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 But if you're not lowered, which the vast majority of cars are not, then it looks a bit daft. Like I say, it didn't bother me as my car wasn't lowered and I preferred the run 40 profile so I could use 888s, but then I prefer to see a bit of tyre than just wheel. I like cars that look like cars, not rollerskates. ;) 2 Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted October 9, 2013 Author Posted October 9, 2013 Been just over 3 months now since I swapped to a set of Vredestein 40 on each corner. Off to Demon Tweeks on Saturday for a set of Eibach spacers and springs to be fitted :-) Quote
zxrob Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Just picking up o this thread again I need two new rears, at the moment have re50a all round with standard 245/45/18 on the back and 225/40/18 on the front, was gonna drop 40 profile on the rear, phoned a couple of places, one said they wouldn't recomend 40's all round and could only get them in a merc and audi fitment, ????, is this bollox Cheers Rob Quote
Ekona Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Yes. Utter rubbish. You'd be much better off going either 45 all round or 40 all round, it's a miracle you're not having TCs issues tbh. Quote
zxrob Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Yes. Utter rubbish. You'd be much better off going either 45 all round or 40 all round, it's a miracle you're not having TCs issues tbh. Hi Havn,t had the car that long, I knew I'd be needing some rears, the fronts are fine but 40 profile, so, was gonna match the rears with 40 profile too As far as traction, nipped out last night, roads were cold and greasy and yes I could feel the car moving a bit on the rear, now, whether that is down to the raods, profile or just lack of tread on the tyre, more than likely not having any heat in the tyre Rob Quote
EvansJD2112 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Posted November 6, 2013 I didn't get around to updating my original post with the outcome. Some pics .. Now with Eibach springs and spacers fitted Quote
Scott TMN Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 I also changed to 40 profile tyres allround today, will get some pictures up tomorrow also Quote
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