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I can't find any info on Konya rims on the web. That doesn't mean they are bad - it just means they are more likely to be cheaper Taiwanese rims. Ask what the warranty period is for piece of mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Suntzu
In terms of tyres - 215 is an unusual size - I would be going for 225. Offset?
The Continental tyres sound fine.
Yeah I couldnt find them either, might have been a type in the email they sent, maybe Koya ? Yeah the size is unusual. It will be in speed with the rolling diameter but.
Does this mean they are likely, 18x7 ? That would be good as I want to keep rolling resistance down.
Actually, if you go here http://www.koyawheels.com/inox.html the first wheel presented looks EXACTLY like the one I saw on it. I think I was sent a typo. They are an australian company by the looks..
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Originally Posted by Suntzu
Yep - I see. You should call them tomorrow and find out the offset available for the 18 x 8. If it is not too late I would also inquire about 225 wide tyres.
215 on an 8" wide seems wrong.
Continental is a German brand (I think). It makes good quality tyres, just that they dont have that much publicity here in oz like Goodyear and bridgestones. Lots of Mercedes have Conti SPort Contact 2 as standard tyres (eg. C200 K). so they can't be to bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Suntzu
They sare definately KOYA wheels. Im not sure of which one exactly. 5 or r spoke, maybe the sport versions. I checked with the dealer. They may be 18x7 or 18x7.5 as that would make sense with the 215/40/18.
The Conti Sport Contact 2 are awesome tyres!! I've got a set on my Supra, and they are easily the best tyres I've had on it - better even than the Pirelli P Zero Assymetrico's I had (and more expensive too). As a comparison, the prior Falken's I had (not the cheapo ones, the top street tyre) would light up in 4th gear in the wet under boost, with the Conti's I can nail it in 3rd and it sticks!!Quote:
Originally Posted by PNR888
Now, obviously the Euro won't have that problem, but it goes to show they've got some grip... They also ride very nicely, and are pretty quiet too!! (Damn, I'm starting to sound like a Conti salesperson :D )
Great. Frankly I was astounded why the euro stuck so incredibly well on the 18" and the contis. That explains it! :)
It is not so much the tyres - even the stock Euro with 16" grips really well in the dry. Very hard to rotate the rear enough to break traction. I think it would be a bloody hard car to lose control in - in the dry that is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Suntzu
I went to Brisbane BMW last night, looked thru the showroom's glass window. The new 3 series (320i with 16") have Continental Conti Sport Contact too.
sorry for asking this....
using this website http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html
our wheel is 6.5 width with 55 offset
if i was to get width 7 offset 40
it say that "The clearance from stut housing to the inside of the wheel will be 9mm MORE"
what exactly does that mean? and is it ok ? thanks
it means you have more room in the inside because your wheels will be sticking out a lot to the outside.
Most people would recommend not to go below +43 offset for euro. +48 is probably the best offset, as it will sit the wheels flush with the guard.