Bradz

Well im building a Track Beast and wanted Tyres that had LOTS of grip.

The wheels i bought came with 235 tyres, and since im known for making things fit, thought id give it ago.

The arch's etc are already trimmed as the car is very low and was on 215 tyres on Escos rims.

After a few Hours work, I got the 235's on but they rub a wee bit, im not beat yet and will try again.

They looked ACE and really wide.

Stavros

245s and wider will go on the rear with a bit of work mate, keep at it.

TIFF

I had 235's on my 3DR

Bradz

only snag is they tyres are 45 profile, thats whats holding me up, but im ace with a grinder and only stopped as it got dark.

phil_focus

u keep at it m8, nothin is impossible an impossible is a word for loosers, lol

SPADGE

45 profile and on et25 rims and your surprised they rub pmsl

Mark B

Pix or STFU lol

Keep at it mate an let us see the evidence,

MB.

Bradz

No i knew they would rub.

I love a challenge

SPADGE

Sounds like it lol

The offset and profiles are the main problems
I used to have 235/40/17's on one of my 3 doors and the plastic arches only needed a minor trim

RobCarden

i ve got 235 45 17 on an 8x17 rim, et 38 i think. no rubbing...

fingers crossed you get it sorted..

SPADGE

Just dug out a pic of the car although it isn't the best angle to see how a 235 looks on the back lol

Tony Ryan

I supply lots of 3dr owners with 235 x 17 slicks , no probs so far !

snow*

What width will go straight onto a 88 2WD Sapphire thanks chaps?.
I'm wanting to keep my original rims, but I'd like to go for something slightly fatter than the 205x50x15.

Will 215s oe 225s fit on with out any rubbing or problems?

Cheers

SPADGE

215's will be fine and about the widest that will squeeze onto the standard rims anyway!

Fastmaul

245-35-18's on the rear of my 3dr minor rubbing and coilovers with a 30 offset.

rauri

dont you just,aint you struggling a bit with the hand? or is that the only reason it aint already finished

Mike Rainbird

iTrader: (3)

The problem is entirely down to the offset and profile you are trying to run .

rsnissan

iTrader: (9)

i am planning to run 245 35 18s on the back of mine with konis

Ryan

shut up andy you nonce

i've already told you my thoughts on this matter

Diablo

iTrader: (1)

Pray tell, as I have just bought 245/35/18's for the rear of my one...

Thanks in advance

marco polo

iTrader: (1)

hi mate

they will clear without modding the arch but you need a 38/40 off set wheel ..

Bradz

My offset is 40, its just my car is daft low at the rear due to some Chav putting if shite springs.

Im pretty sure as soon as i put in other springs it will be ok as it has Koni shocks aswell

simonc

I have et40 hock's which i have dropped down the tyre place this moring to have 235/40/17 R888 Toyo's fited for the rear of my 3dr, the old 235's which were a different make fitted no probs with no mods.

Simon.

Bradz

Its et 40 im fitting to mine

8x17

235/45/17 tyres, im 99% sure its the srpings that are too low/fooked

Bradz

Well i fitted new rear springs and got handy with my Hammer/Grinder, Rears are now on with NO RUBBING

BUT

The front are hitting the cup that the spring sits in big time.

Looks like ill have to try 215/40/on the front as never in a million years will 235/45 go on without coilovers.

I am fitting coilovers but not for a while yet so want them fitting now.

Cheers to RsToughy for the springs

marco polo

iTrader: (1)

235 45 -17 profile is too high you would be better off going for 235-40-17 instead

Bradz

yea, ive got the rears on now with 45 profile.


but im gonna put 215/40 on the front.