Might be stating the obvious (to some) but something I didn't realise until I started trying to pick tyres for aftermarket wheels is that the profile figure - e.g. 40 - is 40% of the width.
So for a 255/40/17 tyre - diameter is 255mm, profile / side wall is 102mm (40% of 255), and radius is 17inches.
Learning this made it all make a lot more sense to me. I also have this graphic to refer to. Can't recall where I found it but it's now saved on my desktop!
I also wanted a chunky looking tyre with a solid side wall and after going 245(F) / 265 (R) , have since switched back to 235(F) / 255 (R) as I found the handling was noticeable more boggy and I use the car for fast road and track use. For ref, these tyres are on 18" BBS LMs.
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sumshiftyguy ·
a few of us from the other site and also a few from z club are getting together at the Mustard Pot on the A616 this sunday
http://www.mustardpot.co.uk/
we are planning to meet around 12ish and maybe even have a bite to eat(apparently they have an awsome carvery for 8 quid)
feel free to come along, there are usually a couple of 300's and sometime a few 240z too from z club.
see you there