colin c

I'm just about to buy a set of 18's for my classic Scooby.

I know most people use 215/35 18's and I was looking at getting Toyos, but for an extra £75 I can get Goodyear F1's the only problem is they only come in 225/35 18's. As my Scooby is lowered by approx 50mm I am worried that they might rub. Is anyone else running this size on a lowered Scooby and have you had any problems.

Cheers Colin.

Disco

If its lowered that much unfortunately it is likely to give you tyre scrub.


(Unless you corner like Miss daisy of course)

M0NEY

Wouldnt on a lowered scoob

WUZ

iTrader: (14)

They won't fit (unless you like making smoke screens from the rear arches a la Bond) on a lowered Scoob

Sorry m8!

RUssell

DDM

Sorry to hi-jack but I have the same problem, the other way around. I have 18's with 225/35's and i've bought a set of 25-30mm eibach lowering springs. The front looks like it would be OK but I'm not sure about the back.......Has anyone done this ?

[Edited by DDM - 4/28/2003 4:17:58 PM]

alanjack

I will be having 225-35-18 on a lowered car(Eibachs) this week. Someone else on here has also done it but he removed the rubber trims from the arches, I have also done that. I know 100% though that 225-40-18 rub, no question, they are cheaper to put on but only by £60 for four.
What price are you getting the F1's for then, and are they "all in"?

[Edited by alanjack - 4/28/2003 9:26:43 PM]

colin c

The prices for the F1's were part of a package and I thought for an extra £75 a bargain over the Toyo's, but if they are going to rub it looks like the Toyo's will be the best option.

Cheers for the replies,

Colin.

alanjack

Care to elaborate Colin?

M0NEY

Ive got 225/40s on mine but i havent lowered it on eibach. i have the p1 suspension set up. This kit is excellent

alanjack

Had 225-35-18 SO3's fitted yesterday, they just clear the rear suspension (by aprrox 6mm). Last night had 4 bags of sand and 2 bags of cement in the boot (approx 150kilos), gave it a good thrashing rounds some bends, heard no strange noises and NO sign of rubbing, so all smiles really, and best of all the tyres actually look like they fit the wheels now, I only wish I'd had this size on 18 months ago when I bought them
Happy now though. All in all I would recommend this size EVERYTIME, and anyone who says they will rub ask them for proof. 225-35-18 do not rub! 225-40-18 DO.

colin c

Just ordered my Toyos today in 215 / 35 18's, hopefully they wont rub then even with my 50mm drop and boot full of ice

The best news is I get them tomorrow the bad news is I will be £1150 worse off

Cheers Colin.

alanjack

You'll end with wheels like mine unless you are REALLY careful

peccy

i have just fitted 225/35/18 YOKO AVS SPORTs to my classic and they rub

i took the rubber strips of the rear arches and they still rub

the rear tyres have now been worn where its been rubbing and now doesnt rub as much

another 1mm scrubbed of the tyre and i reckon we will be ok

alanbell

iTrader: (6)

Got 215 / 35 /18 Toyos good allround tyres and dont rub cheers alan

alanjack

I don't understand how my tyres are ok but on other classics they rub?

M0NEY

It probably depends how much others are lowered. As i said mine is 225/40s with p1 suspension and it doesnt rub at all. Even with 4 people in the car and a set of wheels.

Hoppy

It's very hard to say this size will fit and that size will not, unless you specify brand of tyre and wheel off-set.

Wheel off-set will obviously make a difference but tyre sizes are only nominal and different brands can vary in actual width by 5mm or more.

Richard.

ricco

Is your car lowered Peccy? I'm running 215/35 Toyos and i think the nearside has rubbed slightly but that was with a car full of gear coming back from a camping trip

my car hasn't been lowered though, so wondered if that maybe makes the difference.... i was thinking of going 225/35 but thought i'd better stay on the 'safe' side...

alanjack

Have to say my car is on Eibachs and that only dropped it 20mm at the most.
I beleive if I lowered the car another 32-38mm I would still get away with 225-35-18

peccy

ricco, no its not lowered, was hoping to but doubt i will be able to with these 225's

exesspeed

just fitted, 18 radius rims 225/35/18 came with pirelli's no rub, on a 94 classic sti, any ideas on pressures lads, came from 205/40/17, what a diff ,excellent