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  1. 17-09-2009, 05:49 AM #221
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    Quote Originally Posted by lilbeefer View Post
    Am I making a massive mistake?

    4 Bridgestone RE040 x 235/40r18 @ $275 fitted incl. alignment etc.
    Would I be better with 225/40r18?

    Is it worth getting them just because they are so cheap or should I just get 225/45r18s?

    I am aware that 225/40r18 may not be legal. I am really asking wether RE040 are any good, as I have heard mixed reports. They are typically much more expensive (upwards of $400) but they are on special at 275.
    What size rim? If you have stock Gen 1 MPS rims then 235 is a nono. Reasonable price for them however, they're OEM fitment on the RX8 from memory.
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  2. 17-09-2009, 07:01 AM #222
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    The reason why the ones you have quoted are so cheap is because of the size.

    235/40/18 is the 6th most common tyre size sold in Australia and tyres in this size are much cheaper than our stock size or 225's, hence what makes going to wider rims so appealing despite the cosmetic 'tougher look' it gives your car.

    Im sure if you did try and get them in 225/40/18 or 225/45/18 they would be up around the $450 mark. If you are putting them onto non-stock rims then sure go for it
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  3. 17-09-2009, 07:15 AM #223
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    It is a stock rim

    The guy actually reccomended them to me, said he put them on a MPS the other day....
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  4. 17-09-2009, 07:23 AM #224
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    I had the Maragoni Mythos on my car (made by Pirelli) for a while before I changed to my 235's on a wider rim and they were pretty good and at the time about $250 a corner in 225/40/18. Tforce still runs them on his MPS6 and I imagine he drives it pretty hard and they are holding up well. Jax stock them

    also this ebay tyre shop (reputable) will ship tyres to you and have some pretty good performance tyres at good prices

    Toyo Proxes $880/set
    225-40-18 TOYO PROXES 4 ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE NEW TYRE - eBay Tyres, Wheels, Tyres, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 25-Sep-09 20:30:58 AEST)

    Pirelli's $1,110/set
    Brand New 225-40-18 PIRELLI P-ZERO Tyres MAZDA SUBARU - eBay Tyres, Wheels, Tyres, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 24-Sep-09 20:30:00 AEST)
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  5. 17-09-2009, 07:01 PM #225
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    I ended up putting them on, cost me $1060 all up. 235/40r18 Bridgestone RE040s. They overhang the rim a little bit and I know they are probably not roadworthy, but they feel 300% better in the wet melbourne weather already. Can't wait to try them in the dry!

    Think I might ring up my insurance tomorrow and let them know I have changed to this tyre size.....
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    got some pics be interested to see how they look on the rim in that size ... overhang is better than underhang anyway
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    Quote Originally Posted by blackbetty View Post
    got some pics be interested to see how they look on the rim in that size ... overhang is better than underhang anyway
    Yeah same here, very interested to see how it sits on the rim.

    Speaking of pics. Falken FK452, 225/45/18.

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  8. 18-09-2009, 08:18 PM #228
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    Yeah will get photos as soon as work slows down, maybe tomorrow arvo.....

    Drove it in the dry today and grip was very good.



    edit: Dont think the overhang looks much different to the pic that TallDan posted....
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    After reading through this thread, I'm interested in the 215-45-18 Yoko Advan Sport V103's... Has anyone in Sydney had to buy these yet, if so how much and where from.
    My reason for this choice is simple, although I believe it is very unlikely that an insurance company will look at the tyre specs when making a small claim, I would still rather have no headaches in regards to this, because at the end of the day, there is no excuse for anyone here if the insurance companies (or RTA) decide to look further into it. Being a performance car also, I gather most of us don't mind a spirited drive every now and again, therefore in the worst case scenario that someone is injured, or worse killed, I can more than guarantee that this issue will not be overlooked.

    Back on topic, any Sydney users of this tyre, let me know please.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lilbeefer View Post
    Yeah will get photos as soon as work slows down, maybe tomorrow arvo.....

    Drove it in the dry today and grip was very good.

    edit: Dont think the overhang looks much different to the pic that TallDan posted....
    Yeah you're right, the sizing doesn't look that much different at all. Thanks for posting the pic
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    Ok, picked up my car, he ended up swapping the 235-40-18 Toyo Proxes 4's for 215-45-18's in Yokohama Advan Sport A10's. Tried to look these up but couldn't find any info... so far so good, a lot better handling than the toyo proxes in the 235 (sidewall flex big time)... $280 a corner fitted and balanced.
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    yokohama ADVAN Neova for the win !!!

    available in 215/45/18 this will shit on just about every other non Rcomp tyre out there and give better wear to boot. mine have been going for 10,000 so far wear rate is awesome more than half the life left in this tire, and i haven't even been very nice to them.
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    what are they worth?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mpsJOE View Post
    what are they worth?
    Bob Jane priced them at $370 per cnr compared to $470 for the bridge's original, he was just giving me comparsions between the two tyres,I will be talking turkey very soon with them.
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    go to albion tyres and more, they are the yokohama motorsport distributor for qld, he will better that price 07 3862 6200 Nathan is the man to speak to
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    anyonelse tried them yet?

    Might be my next one to try because the RT615's are so grippy but need a bit longer tyre life ....
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    Has anyone tried running a 245/45 tyre on a 8" wide rim on the front of a MPS3?
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    Quote Originally Posted by heath_303 View Post
    go to albion tyres and more, they are the yokohama motorsport distributor for qld, he will better that price 07 3862 6200 Nathan is the man to speak to

    Thanks for that I will be looking for 2 sets 215/45/18 for the OEM rims and the 225/40/18 maybe 235 on Troys old rims 18 x 8 with+46offset

    I will be ringing them tomorow......

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    I will post up prices when I get them....
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    lynchy how many km's have your rt615's done so far? might be getting them for my next set but if the wear isnt that great i might pass
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    Heath I priced the yoko's off Nathan he was dearer by $70 on the AD08 215/45/18 his price was $440,
    the A048 225/40/18 for the track were $520 from $555 and the AD08 225/40/18 were $480 and he was $60 dearer than my quote..... Still to decide which way to go....
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