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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Hi guys I've had my ZED off the road a number of years and looking for someone who can help me get it back on the road
Basically I give it to a guy to replace tubs and put decat pipes on
Unfortunately due to problems with his marriage he was unable to finish putting it back together
Everything is done apart from the fuel rail and electrics
I'm willing to pay someone for their time and effort
I just want the engine running again
I've got the rad and fans and front bumper to go back on on aswel
If I can get it running I will be stripping the bodywork down and getting a respray
If your local and wanting to earn a few quid helping me let me no
My number is 07817360535
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I live near Yarm middlesbrough ts159qa
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Please text as I don't come on here much even tho I'm probably one of the longest members