Advice required on tyre sizing please

Pondrew

Lifer
Spaldingski
I am looking at buying a set of 666m copies (CM wheels), but am undecided whether to go for 19" OR 20". To help make the decision I want to get prices for tyres for each from my local tyre place, to see the difference in cost.
Is the 'rule of thumb' to go down a profile size for every inch larger diameter? I.E if a 19" should have 35 profile, would a 20" need a 30?
Also is there a 'rule of thumb regarding width of tyre? I.E for a 10.5" (267mm) wheel, would the correct width be 275mm, or 285mm, or what?

Any advice appreciated :thumbsup:
 
generally yes, up the diameter by an inch, drop the profile by 5. as for widths, plenty of charts on line for these things...

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this pdf has a good chart for tyre sizes.

https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_01-2009_V3_Tyre_Size_to_Wheel_Size_Compatibility_Guide.pdf

and something like willtheyfit.com to help calculate widths, offsets, rolling radiuses etc.
 
sars said:
Pondrew said:
The.Analyst said:
Very helpful…
Thank you. I thought so :lol:
20” on a 30 profile on the Skoda, classy :thumbsup:
I have a new business venture in mind. Drug dealer. So need the wheels to go with the whole 'thang'. :thumbsup: :lol:

Being serious (for a moment to please Mr Anal...yst) I am actually looking at getting an F33 440i, but like the M4 comp wheels. That was the reason behind the original enquiry.
 
sars said:
Oh nice, replacing the Alpina or is it for the wife?
I was actually considering replacing the wife, but that would be far too expensive (so the lawyer tells me) :D

The Czech Golf is going next week, to be replaced with a Mazda 3. :roll:

Looking to consolidate cars TBH. Alp going, E89 also and replacing with the above. I really want an M4 comp vert, but the 440i makes more sense. Looking at options (again) :D
 
Pondrew said:
The.Analyst said:
Pondrew said:
Thank you. I thought so :lol:

Why do you need to s**t in this forum and act like a t**t?
It's what I do!
I call it a sense of humour, you should try getting one. Amazon probably sell them. :thumbsup:

Nope. I'm fully paid up on Amazon Prime and still no sense of humour. Also, if you could buy a sense of humour Putin wouldn't need to be such a stupid c**t.

Willtheyfit.com is useful for calculating diameter and making sure you get the right fit. 20" seems a bit much on a Z4 to me, aesthetically, but go for it if you like it :thumbsup:
 
P.s. for 10.5 inch wheel 275 or 285 would both be fine. I have 10 inch at the back (that's what she said) and 265 is on the smaller side for them, switching to 275 tomorrow.

But, when I was looking for new wheels I couldn't find a 666m in 19", I don't think they do them?
 
tiglon said:
Pondrew said:
The.Analyst said:
Why do you need to s**t in this forum and act like a t**t?
It's what I do!
I call it a sense of humour, you should try getting one. Amazon probably sell them. :thumbsup:

Nope. I'm fully paid up on Amazon Prime and still no sense of humour.
Willtheyfit.com is useful for calculating diameter and making sure you get the right fit. 20" seems a bit much on a Z4 to me, aesthetically, but go for it if you like it :thumbsup:

You have a sense of humour Will, don't worry! :thumbsup:

It would be comical to put a set of 20" 666Ms on an E89. Almost worth the (considerable) cost. :D
 
Pondrew said:
sars said:
Oh nice, replacing the Alpina or is it for the wife?
I was actually considering replacing the wife, but that would be far too expensive (so the lawyer tells me) :D

The Czech Golf is going next week, to be replaced with a Mazda 3. :roll:

Looking to consolidate cars TBH. Alp going, E89 also and replacing with the above. I really want an M4 comp vert, but the 440i makes more sense. Looking at options (again) :D

You can’t sell the e89, it’s like the hotel California here…
Rob
 
Smartbear said:
Pondrew said:
sars said:
Oh nice, replacing the Alpina or is it for the wife?
I was actually considering replacing the wife, but that would be far too expensive (so the lawyer tells me) :D

The Czech Golf is going next week, to be replaced with a Mazda 3. :roll:

Looking to consolidate cars TBH. Alp going, E89 also and replacing with the above. I really want an M4 comp vert, but the 440i makes more sense. Looking at options (again) :D

You can’t sell the e89, it’s like the hotel California here…
Rob
I don't think there is a rule that you have to own a Z4. You ain't getting rid of me that easily :lol:
 
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