Tire and Wheel fitment Q&A

MA70 Ed · 05-05-2009, 12:10 AM

Black Racing Pro N1
17x8 all round
235/40r17 front Falken Azenis ST-115(discontinued)
225/45r17 rear Falken Azenis RT-615 (popular)

drifts real nice.

gonna go with 225's all round soon but not Azenis.
they're too expensive for what i do to them. and they're too grippy lol

justin1642 · 05-06-2009, 08:17 PM

i just got my ADR Spartan Black/Polished lip 18x8.5 20 offset and 18x9.5 25 offset with 235 40 falken fk 452 and 275 35 dunlop 9000. Just roll the fenders a bit and all good, also lowered with H&R Springs.

Toyota Fan · 08-26-2009, 04:12 PM

I run Goodyear Eagle F1's 245/50-16's tires and American racing Rims normally people put them on mustangs but there actually very nice on my supra and there Powder coated white so they dont look cheezy got them for free but there around 600 normally

87mk111 · 08-26-2009, 04:17 PM

Excel 10 spoke BBS style rims with Kuhmo Ecsta 225 40 18 size tyres.

tangsuto · 09-05-2009, 01:04 AM

I had a question about the tires and wheels combinations. From this thread I can see that there are a lot of different combos that people are running. However, I wanted to know about the pros and cons of having different types and sizes of wheels and tires.

I am asking because I am going to invest in some new wheels and tires. I'm not rich or anything, but I do believe in getting quality especially for my car.

I live in New England which can have some crappy weather like a lot of snow and rain and more often than not crappy roads ridden with pot holes. I currently am running the toyota supra stock 16, 5 spoke star wheels on 225-60's all around.

1. I can't decide on whether to go with 17's all around or 18's all around.
2. I want a sportier look with thicker wheels and tires on the back and also possibly thickening the front.

As of right now I am looking at 17's all around with 235's on the front and 255's on the front. I wanted to know if this was a good idea and what width wheels to go with. Will the wheels fit with the car and look good? Will the 17's be able to take a little more road abuse compared with the 18's?

The car is also my daily driver so it has to be able to drive all weather. All input and help is greatly appreciated.

*D-Joker* · 09-07-2009, 02:00 AM

i am gettin a set of mk4 supra 16x8" rims
and ive already got the rubber...im runnin bridgestone- potenza RE001's 16 x 235 x 45's

tangsuto.
i would suggest that you go 17's, and maybe go a lil thinner on the bak for a coupl of reasons. first im not sure if the 255's on the bak will fit without rubbing (cause im guessing you will b lowering it aswell lol). and also wouldnt cars grip better in snow if they hav less tyre on the road? im not sure cause it doesnt snow where im located in australia, but if it contains conditions like wet weather than you need thinner tyres to dicipate it quicker from under the tyres.
and i reckon 17's because like you said, your streets are riddled with pot-holes, so a smaller rim with a larger tyre wall diameter will b better, so it can take the more of the impact of the pot-holes and that way you dont let the rim take as much of an impact, so less risk of rim damage.

...and when you go to the tyre shop...discuss with them what type of tyres...my bridgestones are really good tyres, but they are mainly stronger in dry conditions, so you mite need to look for tyres that grip better in wet conditions rather than dry

well thats my suggestion, and i hope ive been of some help 2 u.

tangsuto · 09-08-2009, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the reply Joker. The detail of your answer was really great and helped a lot. I think from what you have suggested and from talking with others that I am going to go with 17x8's all around.

Should I run 235's all around or run 225's on the front with 235's on the rear?

Is there any added handling from having a little wider on the back and thinner on the front with tires?

Will the 17x8's work without rubbing the car without any modification to the car itself?

05-05-2009, 12:10 AM	#1
MA70 Ed Stock Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 11	Black Racing Pro N1 17x8 all round 235/40r17 front Falken Azenis ST-115(discontinued) 225/45r17 rear Falken Azenis RT-615 (popular) drifts real nice. gonna go with 225's all round soon but not Azenis. they're too expensive for what i do to them. and they're too grippy lol Last edited by MA70 Ed; 05-06-2009 at 08:23 PM.

05-06-2009, 08:17 PM	#2
justin1642 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 213	i just got my ADR Spartan Black/Polished lip 18x8.5 20 offset and 18x9.5 25 offset with 235 40 falken fk 452 and 275 35 dunlop 9000. Just roll the fenders a bit and all good, also lowered with H&R Springs. __________________

08-26-2009, 04:17 PM	#4
87mk111 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: akron, ohio Posts: 226	Excel 10 spoke BBS style rims with Kuhmo Ecsta 225 40 18 size tyres. __________________ 87 N/A 5spd BHG, soon to be gte with r154

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08-26-2009, 04:12 PM	#3
Toyota Fan Intake Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Redding/Sacramento CA Posts: 37	I run Goodyear Eagle F1's 245/50-16's tires and American racing Rims normally people put them on mustangs but there actually very nice on my supra and there Powder coated white so they dont look cheezy got them for free but there around 600 normally

09-05-2009, 01:04 AM	#5
tangsuto Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 14	I had a question about the tires and wheels combinations. From this thread I can see that there are a lot of different combos that people are running. However, I wanted to know about the pros and cons of having different types and sizes of wheels and tires. I am asking because I am going to invest in some new wheels and tires. I'm not rich or anything, but I do believe in getting quality especially for my car. I live in New England which can have some crappy weather like a lot of snow and rain and more often than not crappy roads ridden with pot holes. I currently am running the toyota supra stock 16, 5 spoke star wheels on 225-60's all around. 1. I can't decide on whether to go with 17's all around or 18's all around. 2. I want a sportier look with thicker wheels and tires on the back and also possibly thickening the front. As of right now I am looking at 17's all around with 235's on the front and 255's on the front. I wanted to know if this was a good idea and what width wheels to go with. Will the wheels fit with the car and look good? Will the 17's be able to take a little more road abuse compared with the 18's? The car is also my daily driver so it has to be able to drive all weather. All input and help is greatly appreciated.

09-07-2009, 02:00 AM	#6
D-Joker Intake Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 48	i am gettin a set of mk4 supra 16x8" rims and ive already got the rubber...im runnin bridgestone- potenza RE001's 16 x 235 x 45's tangsuto. i would suggest that you go 17's, and maybe go a lil thinner on the bak for a coupl of reasons. first im not sure if the 255's on the bak will fit without rubbing (cause im guessing you will b lowering it aswell lol). and also wouldnt cars grip better in snow if they hav less tyre on the road? im not sure cause it doesnt snow where im located in australia, but if it contains conditions like wet weather than you need thinner tyres to dicipate it quicker from under the tyres. and i reckon 17's because like you said, your streets are riddled with pot-holes, so a smaller rim with a larger tyre wall diameter will b better, so it can take the more of the impact of the pot-holes and that way you dont let the rim take as much of an impact, so less risk of rim damage. ...and when you go to the tyre shop...discuss with them what type of tyres...my bridgestones are really good tyres, but they are mainly stronger in dry conditions, so you mite need to look for tyres that grip better in wet conditions rather than dry well thats my suggestion, and i hope ive been of some help 2 u.

09-08-2009, 04:41 PM	#7
tangsuto Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 14	Thanks for the reply Joker. The detail of your answer was really great and helped a lot. I think from what you have suggested and from talking with others that I am going to go with 17x8's all around. Should I run 235's all around or run 225's on the front with 235's on the rear? Is there any added handling from having a little wider on the back and thinner on the front with tires? Will the 17x8's work without rubbing the car without any modification to the car itself?