So I took the plunge to see how 235/40-18's would look.....
 

I am torn. On one hand there is something retro about the "bubbly" sidewall. On the other hand these tires have MASSIVE amounts of grip. Tread wear rating of 60 and STIFF sidewalls. A quick shake down on my favorite back road made me wish I had worn some depends as the limits are WAY too high for the street compared to Michelin Pilot SuperSport but YES it should be as its an R comp tire.

This tire actually measures 244mm wide and yet its a 235 section designation. The common game tire manufactures play these days.

This is the very rare and hard to get Pirelli Trofeo -R. It replaces the Trofeo which was a 80 tread wear R comp. This one is a 60.

When the 245/35-18 comes out I will get it but for now I will use this as a track tire.

The darker wheels I do like compared to the silver CH-R's I have.

Enkei RPF-1's are due in soon in GUN METAL and + 35 offset. So plenty of weight savings is right around the corner ! For now..I have the retro 70's 240Z look !

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Thoughts?

Myles

That's bubbly?

Looks good, like you were going function and form.

Hi low is it there and what coilover setup?
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235/40 is fine on this car in my opinion, lots more options and cheaper than 245/35 and it helps fill the wheelwells better especially with no drop or very mild ones.

Didn't know the treadwear was that low, how are they gonna put these on the Z28's? That's what the concept has on it.

ps: i think it looks perfect

Oh sorry, those are Tarmac 2's lowered about 30mm. -2.6 front camber and -2.0 rear.

yeah these are sticky for sure. When you can push pretty hard with all traction control engaged and never see it flicker...you have GRIP ! Granted on the track I wouldnt have it on but WOW. I forgot that there can be grip this side of Hoosiers or slicks !

Myles

How many kidneys did you sell to pick those up? Lol.

Perfect drop with tamrac2!! Love the CH-R so classic! May I ask wuts the spec??

Let me know if you want to sell those wheels when you switch to the RPF-1s!

Did you just say in Gun Metal?!! What wheel size? Custom or from Enkei? I would love some 17x9 in Gun Metal!

yeah, same question too as the 18s don't come with +35..

Also how soon is soon?

looks spot on to me!

This is why I went with the Continental ExtremeContact DW's in 245/35/18 was mainly due to the treadwear. Great all around performance, but the Michelin PSS are probably a bit more grip.

The Continentals are a nice balance inbetween both worlds.

OAKOS did a special order for GUN METAL, 18x8, +35 !

Cant wait ! PLus Hoosiers weight nothing too !

Mw

10 days.

Mw

street and track wheels !

Mw

My wife drives a 2011 WRX so these wheels fit that car PERFECTLY. PLus they are STRONG ! SHe tends to be attracted to pot holes and bridge expansion bumps so she gets the silver ones that were on my car. The RPF-1's will be paired with Hoosiers and probably weigh 10lbs per wheel less than these !

Myles

Looking forward to seeing what these look like. Will there be any 17x9 or are they all 18s?

18? BOOOO!! haha Damn I was hoping for 17x9s!! :cry:

18's.

Mw