another rx8 tyre post

meek.tv · Post by **meek.tv** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:41 pm

quite a few posts on here but im not sure what is correct.
can someone please tell me the size tyres i need for my rx8 alloys (2wd btw)

got a quote on some 225.40.18's at the local tyre gaff and i thought the price he asked for 1 was for 4
im hoping theres a cheaper alternative

Josh N Sarah · Post by **Josh N Sarah** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:47 pm

Dunno about the size but for a quote try:

http://www.valuetyres.co.uk/quotation/step1.php

They do a fitted or delivered price

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:32 pm

Or try here http://ssl.delti.com/mytires/start.html

meek.tv · Post by **meek.tv** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:51 pm

ive got 3 tyres already but they have a load rating of 91 will they be ok? its only me the missus and our 1 year old daughter with minimal amount of gear so i doubt we will get close to maximum load
or is it a bit too dangerous :S

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:55 pm

Nobody DARE suggest that you could get away with it meek... I for one wouldn't like to say "yeah, they'll be alright" just in case....

The reccomended tyre ratings are 92's for the front, and 96 for the rear.

meek.tv · Post by **meek.tv** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:56 am

i think ill go with what i got for the time being, i just noticed the tyres on my steels aren't the correct load rating either.

so.....next q. what size wheel nuts do i need?
(Link for ebay at 2p each would be even more handy)

meek.tv · Post by **meek.tv** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:17 pm

got 4 225.40.18's for £235 from harris bros in swansea on the weekend.
load rating is 95 which is close enough for me
far better than the £140 per corner the tyre place next to work quoted me

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:42 pm

That is a very good price!...What brand are they meek?

meek.tv · Post by **meek.tv** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:52 am

think they are called enduro's, was sceptical at first but the chap there seems to know his job well (wether that tyres or selling im not sure).
cheapest branded tyres they had were falkens for about £96 a corner but i went with the enduros. did about 300 miles on em this weekend in our hideous weather and they seemed fine, their extra load jobies with directional tread pattern.
im no expert but they seem fine to me. just have to wait and see how long they last now :S

bongo rbk · Post by **bongo rbk** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:25 pm

I have 235/40/18 endruos on the rear of mine, paid £140 for the pair. They are meant for vans with posh wheels thats what the tyre bloke said..

I'm going to fit them on the front when they need replacing.

platty345 · Post by **platty345** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:33 pm

Got 245/45 18s for 70 quid a tyre fitted , the extra load one's.

madmile · Post by **madmile** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:25 pm

I still have to put tyres on my RX8s - probably going to go for 245/45/18, but they just seem so massively wide compared to the mazda 17 inch wheels I have used a few times and a bit worried they might rub - may take the plunge soon to bling up my own van

On a serious note, unless you dont know what the load ratings should be and they are not marked on your door shut or in your handbook then I dont think there is any excuse for actually buying one of a lower rating. It is almost certain to invalidate your insurance if the worst happens.
The good news is that apparently more tyres are being made 'extra load'to cope with larger vehicles and to make them more versatile.