18"OZ Superturismo GT or 18"OZ Ultraleggera?

[Iamamini]

I prefer 16 inch without run flat... it sure it looks better with 17 . Good luck with those OZ, I have myself oredered some 16 OZ Crono.

[Fabio]

my black 17in ultraleggeras are for sale!

[Damo]

Love the black Ultra's. If they're still for sale by the time I get Coilovers I may snap your hand off

[PGN-1]

I got a good deal on new 18" Superleggeras, now I need tires for them, then after maybe 3 weeks weather might allow change.

Opinions on whether to buy 205/40 R18, 215/40 R18 or 215/35 R18? Seems 215/35 is popular and least expensive. Non run flats only.

[Damo]

213/35R18 Definitly

205/40R18 is OEM size and personally I think its to tall. 215/40 would be taller still.

Get a decent 215/35R18 tyre with RIM protector and you'll be fine. (Yoko Parada Spec 2's protect the wheel very well as theyre very wide for a 215)

[PGN-1]

This is confusing, Ive been looking at tires at this online site, localized version for you Brits would be this -> Tyres at mytyres.co.uk: car tyres, 4x4 tyres and van tyres at low prices

What is this rim protector? I take it it has nothing to do with run flats? This would be reasonable price wise, FK-452
215/35 ZR18 84Y RFD with rim protection * Now what is this RFD? Run flat? Falken homepage hasn't got any mention about them being such.

Looks wise theres a run out of EAGLE F1 GS-D3 215/35 ZR18 84W XL, which have that clean monsoon F1 look, their almost cheap, as their an old model.

Damo, you mentioned in another thread that your Superleggeras rub a bit at the back? Your car was lowered? How much? I have thought about getting a KW set at some point, I might not use it directly to lower the car, but Ive heard even at its highest setting its lower than the original ride height?

[Damo]

The Rim Protector is a little bit of extra rubber on the tyre that protrudes over the edge of the rim so help preventing damage from catching kerbs and big bumbs.



My car is lowered on Eibach lowering springs (30-35mm I think) and it only rubs when you hit a big dip.

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Quote: Originally Posted by PGN-1 (original)

This is confusing, Ive been looking at tires at this online site, localized version for you Brits would be this -> Tyres at mytyres.co.uk: car tyres, 4x4 tyres and van tyres at low prices

What is this rim protector? I take it it has nothing to do with run flats? This would be reasonable price wise, FK-452
215/35 ZR18 84Y RFD with rim protection * Now what is this RFD? Run flat? Falken homepage hasn't got any mention about them being such.

Looks wise theres a run out of EAGLE F1 GS-D3 215/35 ZR18 84W XL, which have that clean monsoon F1 look, their almost cheap, as their an old model.

Damo, you mentioned in another thread that your Superleggeras rub a bit at the back? Your car was lowered? How much? I have thought about getting a KW set at some point, I might not use it directly to lower the car, but Ive heard even at its highest setting its lower than the original ride height?

A tyre with Rim Protection, just means that the side wall has been moulded so that it overlaps the wheel rim. Any slight brush of the curb and it's just the tyre that gets rubbed .

I'm think i'm right in saying that RFD, refers to it being Reinforced, which means the tyre can take extra loads. There also referred to as XL, or Extra Load tyres as well. Extra Load tyres are an evolution of the reinforced tyre for heavier, higher performance vehicles, allowing a lower profile tyre with extra load carrying capability, these tyres give more rigidity and enhanced road holding. Extra load tyres have a higher inflation pressure and often have XL moulded on the sidewall.

I've been told that Cross Coilovers can be run at the stock ride height . There is a group buy thats just started for these in the Revolution MINI Works forum.

[Posts001]

Have to go with the Ultra's. They look great

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Quote: Originally Posted by Posts001 (original)

Have to go with the Ultra's. They look great

Im in the middle of trying to find a set of Black 18" Ultraleggeras for my GP

[Posts001]

Quote: Originally Posted by -G- (original)

Im in the middle of trying to find a set of Black 18" Ultraleggeras for my GP

Good Luck finding them

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Quote: Originally Posted by Posts001 (original)

Good Luck finding them

Lohen have quoted me a price and reckon they can get them in over the next 2 weeks, Im just trying to beat it

[Posts001]

Quote: Originally Posted by -G- (original)

Lohen have quoted me a price and reckon they can get them in over the next 2 weeks, Im just trying to beat it

Make sure you post some pics when you get them on there.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Posts001 (original)

Make sure you post some pics when you get them on there.

.......Off to buy a digital camera

[Damo]

If fabio has a side on shot of his car can easily shop them to 18"