wheels for CU2

**denot** · 27-02-2009 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rudy

Hi Denot, It appears you were googling 235/45 in 18. I was talking about 19 in tyres. I assume you wanted 19s because in your post on the previous page you mentioned 235/35/19?

Ah Rudy! its a mix up then heheheh... alrighty, thanks mate...

**arthhtra** · 27-02-2009 05:27 PM

try this calculator
http://wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
(i believe sludge found this and posted it on this forum first).
any reason why u go 245/35/19 and not 235/40/19?
on the calculator above. Seems a 235/40/19 tire diameter of +3 mm matches the Lux rims more accurately, while the tyre diameter 245/35/19 is 14mm shorter
any thoughts?

**Rudy** · 27-02-2009 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by arthhtra

try this calculator
http://wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
(i believe sludge found this and posted it on this forum first).
any reason why u go 245/35/19 and not 235/40/19?
on the calculator above. Seems a 235/40/19 tire diameter of +3 mm matches the Lux rims more accurately, while the tyre diameter 245/35/19 is 14mm shorter
any thoughts?

245/35 is a match for the standard 17 overall diameter, i didnt check the sport luxury diameter.

But you are right, you can go 235/40 in fact I would recommend that as the priority. The one small problem is that this is a very rare size, i think only 2 companies can get this size in aus, one being bridgestone, and the price is literally double per tyre than in 245/35. I know this cause i was in the exact same position and ended up getting the 245/35. However, if you are prepared to fork out the cost , then definately get the 235/40/19.

**arthhtra** · 27-02-2009 06:07 PM

thanks excellent point. How is the ride quality and handling change at 19s?

**buddah51au** · 27-02-2009 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by denot

Rudy,

I tried google 235/45 and its return almost nothing... but I can find 235/40 cheap everywhere... got quote $225 ea for 235/45 and $175 ea for 235/40.

also, 235/45 is the stock tyre for the Euro Lux (18x8) the only problem is the width (will buldge out by 1 cms ish)

Denot, there is no such thing as a good cheap tyre, in the size your looking at I seriously doubt you will get a reasonable quality tyre under $350 & more than likely around $400 each. Stay away from cheap imports.

Even the stock Yokohama's fitted to the Standard Euro are on the high side of $300 each.

**Rudy** · 27-02-2009 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by buddah51au

Denot, there is no such thing as a good cheap tyre, in the size your looking at I seriously doubt you will get a reasonable quality tyre under $350 & more than likely around $400 each. Stay away from cheap imports.

Even the stock Yokohama's fitted to the Standard Euro are on the high side of $300 each.

There is such thing as a good value for money tyre. I recommend Sumitomo Z3, Jap made (they own part of dunlop) .... can get from any Tyre Factory store. Actually ranked as the number 1 tyre online against more well known such as yoko and potenza.

I got my 245/35/19 for 285 each. I would say its hard to find a cheaper good tyre, but they definately do exist. Falken 452 is another good one for considerably less and jap made.

**buddah51au** · 27-02-2009 10:12 PM

Each to their own i guess, but the only thing between me and the road is my tyres, sure it makes little difference on a dry road, but when the heavens open you need tyres you can rely on. Falken 452 r a fairly good tyre, but wouldn't last me a year. Sumitomo i wouldn't touch. If I were buying tyres I would be looking at the upper Yokohama range, Michelin Pilot Preceda, or maybe Bridgestone Potanza"s. Another possible consideration maybe Continental sports, there are some good reports on those.

Tyres are like anything else, you get what you pay for

**yourfather** · 27-02-2009 11:13 PM

tbh, sumitomo being the largest trading corporation in the world and manufacturing tyres in japan to japanese standards will be infinitely superior to any Chinese made and many american branded asian made tyres.

i'd not write them off.

that being said, every vehicle at my house runs on Yokohamas, A-drives, S-Drives and Geolandars

I love Yokohamas because they are made with quality materials and they wear consistently.

my S-Drives were amazing on my dc2

**tony1234** · 28-02-2009 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by buddah51au

Each to their own i guess, but the only thing between me and the road is my tyres, sure it makes little difference on a dry road, but when the heavens open you need tyres you can rely on. Falken 452 r a fairly good tyre, but wouldn't last me a year. Sumitomo i wouldn't touch. If I were buying tyres I would be looking at the upper Yokohama range, Michelin Pilot Preceda, or maybe Bridgestone Potanza"s. Another possible consideration maybe Continental sports, there are some good reports on those.

Tyres are like anything else, you get what you pay for

I've heard good things about The Sumitomo Z3s(i think they are).But in saying that you do get what you pay for in tyres which is why i run Conti Sport Contact 3s on my car.They really suit the euro.Semi sport semi comfort and excellent in the wet.Also wear well.Got 47K out of the CSC2s.BUT not cheap.