1. Oct 16, 2019 #1
   

   RS_Jamie

   Hi all, find myself in the position of looking into tyres for some new wheels. I was wondering if people can share experiences and preferences? I’ve heard you don’t need more than 235/40 but 245/40 looks more chunky.
   
   Any help is appreciated!

    
3. Oct 16, 2019 #2
   

   -Jamie- RSM Moderator

   245 40 or even 255/35
   
   
   Could even get a 265/35 on if you wanted, I ran 255 on my 9J OZs

    
4. Oct 16, 2019 #3
   

   RS_Jamie

   Is there a big difference between the two?

    
5. Oct 16, 2019 #4
   

   ianplymouth

   i run 255's on 8.5j with no problems

    
6. Oct 17, 2019 #5
   

   arch

   Can't see you running a 255 tyre on a 9J rim on the rear without serious arch modifications

    
7. Oct 17, 2019 #6
   

   -Jamie- RSM Moderator

   Plenty of space to do so [emoji2369]
   
   
   Even run some current spec BTCC slicks all round if you wanted

    
8. Oct 17, 2019 #7
   

   arch

   What offset 9J wheel did u run at the rear with a 255 tyre and how much camber

    
9. Oct 17, 2019 #8
   

   HASLE

   I went with 235/40R18 on my 9J ET55, mainly because I was worried about rubbing - I'm also not running any negative camber. They do end up looking a bit stretched, but not excessively, so I kept them on.

    

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10. Oct 17, 2019 #9
    

    -Jamie- RSM Moderator

    ET45, ET55 and ET50. ET40 was too tight
    
    Camber varied from stock to over - 2 degrees

     

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