4 new wheels 4 new tyres but what setup ?

Thread in 'Technical Questions' started by Lenagh, Aug 17, 2004.

  1. Lenagh

    Lenagh Active Member

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    18 x 8's in a nice flush to arch offset.

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    what tyres i've been told 215/35/18 would be ok and toyo do a new 215/30/18

    However I want to drift and am a beginner the king says get nice grippy fronts and some shredders for the rear.

    Anyone got any recommendations ? :thumbs:
     
  2. PhilMorrison

    PhilMorrison Driftworks Owner
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    I use 225/40/18's on a 9.5" rim, I'd probably go for 215/40 on yours :)
     
  3. Lenagh

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    Thanks phil - any recommendations on the brand to use front and rear ?

    Is it better at my stage of life to just have something grippy like and eagle or toyo up front and something dung like a nankang :eek: at the rear to shred ?
     
  4. Lenagh

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    Well just given SM my set of drift wheels.

    Gone for nankangs at the back and pirelli P0's at the front. Might help not destroy the standard clutch to quick as well having the duff rubber at the rear.

    Should be fun :) just gonna use the 18's to destroy rubber on and then the spare set of 16's to get me home should I get carried away :) :eek:
     
  5. PhilMorrison

    PhilMorrison Driftworks Owner
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    missed your previous reply dude soz :) yeah if your learning, any old shit will do on the rear, in my experience Nankang peel tread when hot though..
     
  6. tDR

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    Woo Sung Dark Horses 0wn :wack:

    Stick them on the back if you can get em in that size.... I had a set that lasted ages and felt ok to drift on.

    Bri.
     
  7. Lennie

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    yeah mine did too. :(
     
  8. Lenagh

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    they are cheap shite it must be said they won't last 5 mins at heyford anyway :)

    Whats cheap and good brand wise ?
     

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