What size tyres for Escos with 18*9 wheels?

Si B · 20-10-2011, 07:05 PM

In ET20 ish. Been offered some MOs and another set of wheels with no tyres, just wondering what size rubber to drop on them?

Was thinking 235/40/18, but can 245/40/18 fit ok?

I've got coilovers so can raise or lower the ride height, and spring / damper clearance I guess should be ok. Standard arches and arch liners that I don't want to bugger about with.

On the 9" wide 18s I run on the Evo, I normally use 245/40s, as they give a nice 90 degree angle to the tyres. Not a fan of stretching, or the polar opposite buldging either

Si

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Giotto-HUN · 11-01-2012, 05:11 PM

I run with 225/35 18, fits perfect.

cossierobo · 11-01-2012, 09:44 PM

i've got 235/40s on 9" comps they don't look stretched it looks ok

J1mbo · 11-01-2012, 09:52 PM

I like the look of 245s on 9s, and no clearance issues on escos as you can get a 255 with out catching the arches

Turbosimpsons · 11-01-2012, 09:55 PM

255's on mine. No clearance issues.

Si B · 11-01-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Giotto-HUN

I run with 225/35 18, fits perfect.

225 on a 9" rim? I'm not fancying the Euro look

That must be stretched a tad?

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Originally Posted by cossierobo

i've got 235/40s on 9" comps they don't look stretched it looks ok

I had 235s on a one of my Evo sets of 9" wheels, did look ok. Border line narrow.

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Originally Posted by J1mbo

I like the look of 245s on 9s, and no clearance issues on escos as you can get a 255 with out catching the arches

Another set of 9" Evo wheels I have has 245 Pirellies, they look spot on to me. Have gone for 255 Dunlops for the Escort though, so glad you say they'll fit, cheers Jimbo

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Originally Posted by a rs licker

255's on mine. No clearance issues.

Thanks for the confirmation, 255s that are on the wheels will be going on the car, pics to follow soon

ossie cossie · 24-02-2012, 12:43 PM

Any pics of 255,s on a 9 inch MO. I have 235 / 40 x18 on the front and 265 /35 x 18 on the rear. I would like to go for 255 all round. would like to see some pics.

Richie. · 24-02-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ossie cossie

Any pics of 255,s on a 9 inch MO. I have 235 / 40 x18 on the front and 265 /35 x 18 on the rear. I would like to go for 255 all round. would like to see some pics.

See Jan (JHS) thread on Escos.com

phil_rs · 24-02-2012, 01:12 PM

I would say 235/35 or 245/35 would be best

11-01-2012, 09:52 PM	#4
J1mbo B1mbo Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 14,703 Rep Power: 20	I like the look of 245s on 9s, and no clearance issues on escos as you can get a 255 with out catching the arches __________________ mt-motorsport.com

11-01-2012, 09:55 PM	#5
Turbosimpsons Advanced PassionFord User 1987 ford sierra RS500 My Garage Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cheshire Posts: 1,916 Rep Power: 6	255's on mine. No clearance issues. __________________ aka.Jack Dee For all my tuning needs i use Turbosystems. 07587188434. ask for Tony Formally known as: a rs licker

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ossie cossie Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 958 Rep Power: 8	Any pics of 255,s on a 9 inch MO. I have 235 / 40 x18 on the front and 265 /35 x 18 on the rear. I would like to go for 255 all round. would like to see some pics. __________________

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phil_rs yam yammer Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stourbridge, West Mids Posts: 2,645 Rep Power: 10	I would say 235/35 or 245/35 would be best __________________ Escort RS Turbo S2 Escort Bonus 1.9 turbo track car (Project "Grand Theft Auto") http://passionford.com/forum/restora...ort-bonus.html VW Passat 1.9 TDi 130 estate Black Country RS Owners Club & Performance Car Club.... all welcome! http://s15.zetaboards.com/Black_Country_RSOC/index/ http://www.mattlewismotorsportonline.co.uk/ http://www.carpartsexpress.co.uk/

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11-01-2012, 05:11 PM	#2
Giotto-HUN Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	I run with 225/35 18, fits perfect.

11-01-2012, 09:44 PM	#3
cossierobo Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bolton Posts: 84 Rep Power: 7	i've got 235/40s on 9" comps they don't look stretched it looks ok

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