Correct Tyre Size.....

[Big Gordon]

I have 18" superleggeras on a 53 plate WRX. What's the right size of tyres as the car has 225/35x18's on it and the profile looks too low. Should they be 40 series?

Also, what's the best make to use, Toyos?

Advice appreciated, cheers.

[RS Grant]

Without checking, I think that I'm running my Newage on 225/40/18 at the moment and everything seems fine and speedo/gps tie-up well... dont think it'll make a massive difference, but its likely to be a slightly better ride with a thicker sidewall on the 40 profile.

Tyre choice is really a personal thing, from my point of view, I've tried Pirelli, Michelin, Toyo, Goodyear, Avon etc etc...... and the best I've found for Wet/Dry performance is the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 XL tyres. However, I heard they are being discontinued and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asimetric is replacing them, a couple of tests have shown that they are still great performers so I'll be trying them when my current set wears out.

Cheers,

Grant

[nkwrx]

Hi mate, I've got Ultraleggera'a (18's) on my 06 WRX and they have 40 profile and look just about right imho, Hope this helps. They are Eagle F1's and again I think they are a great tyre. There are quite a few others on here using and liking these too. Cheers Kevan

[Big Gordon]

Without checking, I think that I'm running my Newage on 225/40/18 at the moment and everything seems fine and speedo/gps tie-up well... dont think it'll make a massive difference, but its likely to be a slightly better ride with a thicker sidewall on the 40 profile.

Tyre choice is really a personal thing, from my point of view, I've tried Pirelli, Michelin, Toyo, Goodyear, Avon etc etc...... and the best I've found for Wet/Dry performance is the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 XL tyres. However, I heard they are being discontinued and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asimetric is replacing them, a couple of tests have shown that they are still great performers so I'll be trying them when my current set wears out.

Cheers,

Grant

Thanks Grant.