jevvy 40 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Want to get an orange set of wheels and it seems there's only really one option apparently anyway : ) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XXR-527-18-8-75J-9-75J-5x100-5X114-3-HABANERO-ORANGE-ALLOY-WHEELS-SET-Z2286-7-/331376383915?hash=item4d279257ab:g:ukMAAOSw54xUYjIq Was just wondering what size tyre's to go for and these wheels also come in 17" would like to get the best "bang for buck" tyres and dont really want them to be stretched. Thanks alot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 You want exactly this lot? Don't, it's staggered width. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanko25 70 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 I think there are quite few people running XXR 527 on here. Bust almost hundred percent they are running 18 x 8.75J all round. This set is for for 2 x 8.75J and 2 x 9.75J. The 2nd pair is too wide. If you get a set of these but 4 x 8.75J wouldn't be a problem. Regarding the tires I think most of the people run 225/40/18 or 235/45/18. Brand wise Yoko A105s are good value for money. People also fancy Michelins Pilot sport 3. I am still running stock so can't say from personal experience but probably others will agree with me. I like using that site to see weather how new setup will be different from stock. It will show you if the tires are wide enough and also will show you how the width and the offset of the wheels matter. Thanks! http://www.willtheyfit.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Autec wizards are also available in orange and are a nice light weight and decent quality wheel:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232144320168 With a set of 215 or 225 Pilot Sport 4's it'd make a good set up 👍 1 Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 You can get any wheel powdercoated to the colour you want. As Jeff said, you don't really want a staggered setup, unless you love understeer and those rears are on the large size width wise. A 225 on an 8.75J rim is ideal. 235 is okay too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 vanko25: are you sure about Pilot Sport 3? Unlike PS2, PSS, PS4, PS3 IIRC was successor of other line, with different compound used / grip then "real" pilot sports. To others: you are sure on 225 ideal for 8.75"? I thought 7.5" is "ideal" for 225, and the wider wheel above, the more tire is stretched? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanko25 70 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 @Church wasn't sure about the Pilot sports to be honest. Hasn't read much about them. That is what I recalled from reading the Tyre tread which is a good read btw for @jevvy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Bear in mind if there is any inclination to enter the TSS that the PS4 is not a tyre you can use. I expect it would be pretty good though. I have PS3's on my AE86 and they are too grippy tbh. The sidewall is not stiff enough either despite me pulling them a bit with a 195/50 on a 7.5" rim. I have Yoko V105's on my GT, on my third or fourth set, I really like them, great grip and also really progressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 31 minutes ago, Lauren said: Bear in mind if there is any inclination to enter the TSS that the PS4 is not a tyre you can use. That's not true. Adrian said you can and as it's a street tyre it would put you in the street class. 1 Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Its very tyre dependent. 225 on an 8.75 rim is a bit of a stretch and will probably lose you some grip on an extreme performance tyre according to the chassis engineers I am friendly with. On something like V105s the extra stiffness might be useful, but you have to bare in mind OEMs dont stretch tyres like that and tyre manufacturers design the tyres to fit how OEMs want them to fit/look. AD08Rs and other extreme performance and semi slicks have very stiff sidewalls and often recommend a narrower rim. E.g. Yokohama recommend a 7.5" rim for 225/45/17 AD08Rs. 1 jevvy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 I'd be surprised if Adrian would let a non 1a tyre in street class when everyone is keeping to the rules. 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 11 minutes ago, KevinA said: I'd be surprised if Adrian would let a non 1a tyre in street class when everyone is keeping to the rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jevvy 40 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 My plan was to email them and ask for 8.75 all round or ring Tarmac sports and ask if they could beat the price for 8.75 all round mainly just wanted to know what tyres best for 18x8.75 for the money and I'd quite like a high profile tyre as I live in a tight village and often have to climb curbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jevvy 40 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 5 hours ago, Lauren said: You can get any wheel powdercoated to the colour you want. As Jeff said, you don't really want a staggered setup, unless you love understeer and those rears are on the large size width wise. A 225 on an 8.75J rim is ideal. 235 is okay too. But these rims are like 125£ each and how much would a powered cost cost? Probably close to half that a wheel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 24 minutes ago, Deacon said: Well that makes a joke of the rule book then, bring it on if you dare ;-) 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Things could get interesting, i've seen some borderline semi slicks down as Street Tyres online which aren't on the MSA List Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Rule book was thrown out already last year with @Keethos running illegal body work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jevvy 40 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Ade said: Its very tyre dependent. 225 on an 8.75 rim is a bit of a stretch and will probably lose you some grip on an extreme performance tyre according to the chassis engineers I am friendly with. On something like V105s the extra stiffness might be useful, but you have to bare in mind OEMs dont stretch tyres like that and tyre manufacturers design the tyres to fit how OEMs want them to fit/look. AD08Rs and other extreme performance and semi slicks have very stiff sidewalls and often recommend a narrower rim. E.g. Yokohama recommend a 7.5" rim for 225/45/17 AD08Rs. You seem knowledgeable! So what size for 8.75j I'd rather higher profile tyres as where I live the roads aren't the best and I'm often left head on with Middle Aged women who refuse to budge even though it's my right of way forcing me to climb a curb or reverse 200 yards not a jab at Middle Aged women in general just the ones in oversized cars who cluelessly bully me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 10 minutes ago, KevinA said: Well that makes a joke of the rule book then, bring it on if you dare ;-) What are you using Kevin? also no force induction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, jevvy said: You seem knowledgeable! So what size for 8.75j I'd rather higher profile tyres as where I live the roads aren't the best and I'm often left head on with Middle Aged women who refuse to budge even though it's my right of way forcing me to climb a curb or reverse 200 yards not a jab at Middle Aged women in general just the ones in oversized cars who cluelessly bully me 235/40 R18 or 245/35 R18 on a 8.75J but I would check the manufacturers guidelines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Advans as per the rules 2 Lauren and Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 In all honesty the pilot super sport is on the A1 list and the PS4 is a bit slower than that in the dry. Where would my AD08R put me? They certainly are not as fast as the semi slicks on the 1B list....and are billed as road tyre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, Ade said: In all honesty the pilot super sport is on the A1 list and the PS4 is a bit slower than that in the dry. Where would my AD08R put me? They certainly are not as fast as the semi slicks on the 1B list....and are billed as road tyre. AD08r are on the 1b list with my Pilot Sport Cup 2's so put you up in the pro class Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 It's all got silly IMO, RULES are in pace. MSA told me the 1a list is final and will not be amended, not worried as I'm happy after testing anyway. 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted March 31, 2017 Sorry didnt see the ad08r was on the list. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
