Advice on tyre sizes

    Looking for feedback on tyre sizes and tyres


    I need some high performance track tyres on OEM 5 bolt wheels. Typical sizes I have used in the past are:

    215/45/17 fronts

    255/35/18 rears

    However I have heard people also use 265 rears. Any examples of this? Any other sizes being used for fronts too?



    As for manufacturer I'm thinking Yoko A052 or equivalent. Anything better out there?

    Thanks.


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    LTG schrieb:

    I use 215/40-17 and 265/35-18


    I am finding problems trying to get 215/45-17 I can see some 215/40 available. My maths tells me that is a ~10mm reduction in profile height.

    How are you finding the 215/40? Are you using them for hard track use or just road driving?


    Thanks

    Alternatively there is also the 225/45.


    Basically I have a set of Yoko A052 265/35-18 for the rear and am trying to find an avalable matching set for the front axle on std alloys.


    So with 265/35 on the rear, the options for the front are:

    - 205

    - 215/40 (not 45)

    - 225/45


    Any suggestions for best match?

    I use 265/35 and 215/45

    Only Track and it works. Since I did not try another kombination, I do not know if they are better, but this works for me.

    Toyo and Nankang should be available in 215/45

    Currently running 205/40 and 265/35 Nankang AR1, mainly for track, works well but as I can use a bit more front grip I will try 215/40 next.


    You can compensate the difference in tyre diameter by adjusting the ride height of the car at the front.