Kaizee93

#1

Hey guys,
Some of you may no that I have some 17" Rotas waiting to be put on to my celica but I am not to sure on what tires to go with.
For starters the wheels are 9" wide and +30 offset if that helps. I rang around today and one of the shops recommended 235/40
for the tire size. I can get an "average" tire for roughly $260 ea but not sure if I am getting ripped off or not. I was thinking of getting
some Federal tires brand new off ebay:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-NEW-FEDERAL-S...1e66dce32b#shId

What do you guys suggest???

Box

#2

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

$260 each sounds steep, but then again you're over in Europe and not U.S.

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Kaizee93

#3

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QUOTE (Box @ Jul 17, 2012 - 5:48 AM)

>http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

$260 each sounds steep, but then again you're over in Europe and not U.S.

Australia actually

Kaizee93

#4

This is what I got from that website Box:

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
205/55-15 4.4in 11.9in 23.9in 75.0in 845 0.0%
235/40-17 3.7in 12.2in 24.4in 76.7in 827 2.2%

Kaizee93

#5

One of my mates suggested getting 225s and stretching it so it will have clearance from the guard. Any suggestions?

Box

#6

Ah sorry, I saw AUS and assumed Austria. I'm not sure if anyone on here has a 9" wide wheel, if there are it's not many. Largest I can recall at the moment is 8.5". Should try putting something in the title asking about tires for a 9" wide rim. Sure someone here can point you in the right direction.

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Kaizee93

#7

Haha its ok they will be going on tomorrow with 235/40s so excited hope there worth the length

Box

#8

Hope it all works well!

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Kaizee93

#9

So do I mate, so do I! update tomorrow on how well it went

smkr3w

#10

I'm waiting for pics once they're in the car

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Kaizee93

#11

Well tries went on today without a breeze the guys there said it was perfect fit and the car feels amazing. Ill take some pics tonight and post them tomorrow for yas. So happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chovies

#12

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QUOTE (Kaizee93 @ Jul 19, 2012 - 4:37 AM)

>Well tries went on today without a breeze the guys there said it was perfect fit and the car feels amazing. Ill take some pics tonight and post them tomorrow for yas. So happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes you will considering im from Aus looking at buying 17" Rota's also

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Box

#13

Yay, glad it all went well!

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trdproven

#14

215/45 for major stretch - get a good tire for this to clear your fender, unless you are rolling
225/45 have some stretch too
235 have less of a stretch

if you go 40, your walls of the tire are already skinny, you could also go with this but get something like 235/40.

these numbers all depend on how low you go, your camber you'll use, or if its rolled, or how thick you want to keep it.

and for more confidence on how they'll look go to www.tyrestretch.com, i was going to post some examples, but the network I'm in or the website is having problems.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Jul 19, 2012 - 6:39 PM

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Kaizee93

#15

Thanks man I will keep that in mind for next time. I got some photos of the wheels and stuff but there only average shots.
I will get some better ones when I have the time. Hope you guys enjoy it.

kurt95gt

#16

Look good dude

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trdproven

#17

whats the tire specs you got? u def need to drop it.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Jul 21, 2012 - 3:52 AM

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smkr3w

#18

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QUOTE (trdproven @ Jul 21, 2012 - 1:52 AM)

>whats the tire specs you got? u def need to drop it.

x2
the tires look a little too beefy for me, but awesome

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Kaizee93

#19

I got 235/45's for the tires and I know I need to drop it, that is next on the list

This post has been edited by Kaizee93: Jul 21, 2012 - 4:51 AM

Promasta

#20

looks great, 17x9 +30 ftw

bhawk94

#21

Those wheels/tires look great and it will really look clean once you lower it. I like the beefy tires. They look better and ride better, but you will probably need to look into rolling the rear fenders at least.

Kaizee93

#22

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QUOTE (Promasta @ Jul 21, 2012 - 2:34 PM)

>looks great, 17x9 +30 ftw

Cheers man glad you like it.

I'll get some decent pics within the next couple of days just been a bit slack and have a lack of money at the moment haha

trdproven

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QUOTE (Kaizee93 @ Jul 21, 2012 - 7:50 PM)

>I got 235/45's for the tires and I know I need to drop it, that is next on the list

do you plan to roll? how low?

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Kaizee93

#24

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QUOTE (trdproven @ Jul 21, 2012 - 7:05 PM)

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QUOTE (Kaizee93 @ Jul 21, 2012 - 7:50 PM)

>I got 235/45's for the tires and I know I need to drop it, that is next on the list

do you plan to roll? how low?

If you mean rolling the guards then yes I will have to if I go lower, How low depends on what I think is still drivable. Probabally something like an inch in the back and 2 in the front but as I said
depends on what I think.