215 tyre on R95's

[Mess]

Hi all, I'm looking for some new non run flats for my 18" R95's.
They are currently running 205/40/18 but there's not slot of choice out there in this size. Would a 215/40 or 215/35 tyre fit ok without any rubbing issues? There's quite a bit more choice in this size so that's why I'm looking.

Thanks

Andy

[minicabrio]

Check out the FAQ here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...lacement_tires

213/35 is considered to be the best option for replacements - you won't get any rubbing

[Mess]

213???

I take it you mean 215?

[minicabrio]

Yes, 215

[Keano]

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Check out the FAQ here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...lacement_tires

213/35 is considered to be the best option for replacements - you won't get any rubbing

Is that still the case with a lowered car (~30-40mm) and with aero kit fitted (not fitted yet but considering it)???

[Mess]

Quote: Originally Posted by Keano (original)

Is that still the case with a lowered car (~30-40mm) and with aero kit fitted (not fitted yet but considering it)???

hmm good point!

Mine is lowered by 30-40mm and has aero kit

Im about to go looking around the garages to find some tyres.

[minicabrio]

Can't help then I'm afraid..... try putting 'lowering rubbing' into the search box up the top and have a read.

[James@fomsport]

rubbing or more to with the offset in relation to the tyre size then factoring in the amount lowered, look at it this was on the back a 17 running 215/40 will rub on a +38 offset but not a +45 on stock sized 18's a 215 should be fine on the back providing you run the stock offset

[Tara&Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mess (original)

Hi all, I'm looking for some new non run flats for my 18" R95's.
They are currently running 205/40/18 but there's not slot of choice out there in this size. Would a 215/40 or 215/35 tyre fit ok without any rubbing issues? There's quite a bit more choice in this size so that's why I'm looking.

Thanks

Andy

I have a R56 with 18" R105 wheels with 215/40 r18" tyres. The car also has the JCW suspension, so it's about 10mm lower and I have no rubbing problems!

P.

[Mess]

just put 2 toyo t1r's 215/35/18 on the front and they seem to be going fine with no rubbing so far.
only driven from the garage back home tho and didnt venture any where else due to the rain and roads flooding.