Tyres

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Bvan
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Tyres

Post by Bvan » Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:24 pm

Hi is anyone running on 235/50/18 tyres? I've been trying to find a link to aspect ratios and % differences
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Re: Tyres

Post by Bob » Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:28 pm

https://tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/

A quick prod shows normal Bongo tyres have a circumference of 81.7" while what you propose is 85.6".
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Re: Tyres

Post by Bvan » Sat Apr 02, 2016 1:06 am

Cheers Bob
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Re: Tyres

Post by Bvan » Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:55 pm

Can I ask what the recommended size is for RX8 18" tyres please? My door plate lists 4 different 15" tyres and they don't give the same rolling diameter? Oh and yep going 96+ load cheers
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Re: Tyres

Post by cmm303 » Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:48 am

Aim for the same rolling circumference as 215/65R15 (201.6 cm = 6' 7.37")
Excellent web site where you can compare new options with old. http://www.wheelcalc.com/
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