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 ·
ok i wan to send an order through for brakes tomorrow from 3G brakes and if we get 5 people together we can get
1: 20 groove discs front and back
2: ebc greenstuff pads front
3: rear pads ebc
BREMBO CASTINGS PLEASE MAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE LIST. THANKS
for the grand price of 350.00 pounds..
if we dont get 5 people the price is 370 pounds.
please mail me with a definate yes or whatever