So I took the plunge to see how 235/40-18's would look..... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Racecomp Engineering · 06-08-2013, 10:35 PM

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 !

Thoughts?

Myles

Calum · 06-08-2013, 11:13 PM

That's bubbly?

Looks good, like you were going function and form.

Hi low is it there and what coilover setup?
Sent from mission control

JoeBoxer · 06-09-2013, 12:30 AM

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

Racecomp Engineering · 06-09-2013, 12:51 AM

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

Wonderbar · 06-09-2013, 01:05 AM

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

RehabJeff86 · 06-09-2013, 02:25 AM

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

Clipdat · 06-09-2013, 04:46 AM

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

JimmyMac · 06-09-2013, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

Enkei RPF-1's are due in soon in GUN METAL and + 35 offset.

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

s2d4 · 06-09-2013, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyMac

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..

Biggdogg · 06-09-2013, 08:41 AM

Also how soon is soon?

DriftEightSix · 06-09-2013, 09:02 AM

looks spot on to me!

FR-S Matt · 06-09-2013, 09:37 AM

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.

Racecomp Engineering · 06-09-2013, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2d4

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

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

Cant wait ! PLus Hoosiers weight nothing too !

Mw

Racecomp Engineering · 06-09-2013, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggdogg

Also how soon is soon?

10 days.

Mw

06-08-2013, 10:35 PM	#1
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JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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

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Racecomp Engineering Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2016 BRZ, 2012 Paris Di2 & 2018 STI Location: Severn, MD Posts: 5,520 Thanks: 3,542 Thanked 7,415 Times in 3,033 Posts Mentioned: 311 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	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

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