235/40/18 on 18X8 front. 295/35/18 on 18X10 rear..Will it fit w/o rolling fenders?
12-07-04, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by gfelber
Good point and one that's VERY often overlooked (a lot like the wheel rotational mass discussions that ignore tire weights). This is why manufactures may choose specific tires for OEM. The variation from mfrs. production specs to calculated specs can be quite high. I've observed 1" differences in tread and tire width for same sized tires as well as 1/2" differences in diameter!
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12-13-04, 07:41 PM
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OK, here are the pix,
We took them about 3-4 days ago but my PC had crashed badly, hard drive and both memory cards, I finaly got it fixed this morning and installed all the software back...
P.S. Sorry, camera phone pics, we forgot the damn camera again...
Rear tire,
Rear tire close up,
Going to install... all happy, just look at Dwayne's smile ,,,
We took them about 3-4 days ago but my PC had crashed badly, hard drive and both memory cards, I finaly got it fixed this morning and installed all the software back...
P.S. Sorry, camera phone pics, we forgot the damn camera again...
Rear tire,
Rear tire close up,
Going to install... all happy, just look at Dwayne's smile ,,,
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12-13-04, 08:14 PM
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Thnx, we rane out of time the day we got the tires installed, by the time we made it to the car was after 5 already and the garage owner (where the RX is stored)didn't let us do anything, so it'll have be sometimes end of this week or early next week.
Originally Posted by Rx7@Rocketship.com
That last shot is fabulous! Great kid, nice wheels and wicked tires.
Now... we want to see shots of these on the car.
David
Now... we want to see shots of these on the car.
David
12-13-04, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx7@Rocketship.com
That last shot is fabulous! Great kid, nice wheels and wicked tires.
Now... we want to see shots of these on the car.
David
Now... we want to see shots of these on the car.
David
We have the United Nations here!
The shots of the car are coming before and after....
Stay tuned!
12-13-04, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo93
Thnx, we rane out of time the day we got the tires installed, by the time we made it to the car was after 5 already and the garage owner (where the RX is stored)didn't let us do anything, so it'll have be sometimes end of this week or early next week.
Very tasteful wheels! And a nice looking fam too!
Congrats,
Gene
12-13-04, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gfelber
Very tasteful wheels! And a nice looking fam too!
Congrats,
Gene
Congrats,
Gene
I went with this type of wheel because I thought it would be a classic, yet timeless design to be on the FD....
Oh and the fam..... Thanks
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12-21-04, 09:56 PM
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Today I went to the storage where my car is, to start it and let it run for awhile... I then went to Bed Bath and Beyond to buy a digital scale to weigh my new rims and tires...
The combined weight for the front rims and tires (18X8)(235/40/18) are 47 lbs.
The combined weight for the rear rims and tires (18X10)(285/35/18) are 52 lbs.
Is this to heavy or is this the average combined weight for 18 inch rims and tires?
RX7UP
The combined weight for the front rims and tires (18X8)(235/40/18) are 47 lbs.
The combined weight for the rear rims and tires (18X10)(285/35/18) are 52 lbs.
Is this to heavy or is this the average combined weight for 18 inch rims and tires?
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12-22-04, 02:32 AM
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Fairly heavy for FD wheels, but not heavy compared to the typical 18" combo out there. As a comparison, my Enkei RP-01s with Toyo T1-S in 18x8.5 235/40 and 18x9.5 265/35 weigh 42 and 45 lbs, respectively.
12-22-04, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
Can't believe after this whole thread you bought 285/35's, but whatever, I hope it works out for you!
12-22-04, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7UP
Today I went to the storage where my car is, to start it and let it run for awhile... I then went to Bed Bath and Beyond to buy a digital scale to weigh my new rims and tires...
The combined weight for the front rims and tires (18X8)(235/40/18) are 47 lbs.
The combined weight for the rear rims and tires (18X10)(285/35/18) are 52 lbs.
Is this to heavy or is this the average combined weight for 18 inch rims and tires?
RX7UP
The combined weight for the front rims and tires (18X8)(235/40/18) are 47 lbs.
The combined weight for the rear rims and tires (18X10)(285/35/18) are 52 lbs.
Is this to heavy or is this the average combined weight for 18 inch rims and tires?
RX7UP
What brand of tires?
Gene
12-22-04, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
Can't believe after this whole thread you bought 285/35's, but whatever, I hope it works out for you!
The 285/30/18 that some of you recommended here was 25.2 inches...
On perfect roads this tire is best....
I decided to go 285/35/18 = 25.7 inches high, at least when I hit a New York pot hole, the rim wont bend to bad!
12-22-04, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gfelber
Those weight look to be about average. IIRC, a 285-30-18 S02 is about 26 lbs. which equals 26 lb wheel. Looking at at Toyo's site a 235-40-18 is 23 lbs = 24 lb wheel. Of course, tire weights are highly variable as well as Bed Bath & Beyond scales
What brand of tires?
Gene
What brand of tires?
Gene
Perelli PZero Rosso Asimmetrico 235/40-18 95Y XL (Front)
Perelli PZero Rosso Asimmetrico 285/35-18 97Y SL (Rear)
BB&B Digital Scale Brand:
"THINNER" Mirage TRACKER.
Features, Graphicing and tracking technology
RX7UP
PS. LOL.... Gene: Can you look up the weight for the Perelli's using your technology and post them here..... Thanks
12-23-04, 08:05 AM
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Shoulda done a 275/35 at most.
Originally Posted by RX7UP
The title was 295/35/18... The height of that tire was too tall, 26.1 inches....
The 285/30/18 that some of you recommended here was 25.2 inches...
On perfect roads this tire is best....
I decided to go 285/35/18 = 25.7 inches high, at least when I hit a New York pot hole, the rim wont bend to bad!
The 285/30/18 that some of you recommended here was 25.2 inches...
On perfect roads this tire is best....
I decided to go 285/35/18 = 25.7 inches high, at least when I hit a New York pot hole, the rim wont bend to bad!