FAO people running 18's on cally

[brooksy]

Hi, I want to run 18's on my cally T, but am unsure on tyre size?

what tyre sizes are you running and do you have any clearance/rubbing issues?

thanks

[CraigG]

tyre size is only part of clearance issues mate

if u get the right offset and wheel width, tyre size will not be a problem.
for 18's on a cally id recommend 42-45mm offset and a wheel width of 7.5"(i cant see u getting 7"wide 18's) if possible, 49mm(vaux standard) might catch on the inner edge with that wide a wheel.

[brooksy]

The offset is 42, but not sure on width, will find out later.
the options of tyres are
215/35/18 or 225/40/18.
I'd really prefer the 225/40's.

[CraigG]

225's would be suitable for 8"+rims, other wise get the 215's

[Nemesis]

I've had several Cally Turbo's on 18's.

215/35/18 is the tyre to have... and a -35mm drop is okay as well. Shouldn't scub unless you or your passenger are fat fooks!

[Nemesis]

Here's a full guide to wheel choice on the Calibra Turbo:

http://www.calibraturbo.co.uk/Pages/...suspension.htm

[niges calli]

215/35/18 on mine

[brooksy]

Shouldn't scub unless you or your passenger are fat fooks!

well i'm not, but christmas is coming, all that food....

The alloys are 7.5j x 18 ET42
really would like 225/40/18's, would think the larger profile would give a nicer ride, and the wider wheel better grip?

[Nemesis]

Taller profile tyres do give a better ride (more cushioning) but for absoulte grip, low-profiles are best (less flex in the wall)

As for width - well in the wet wider tyres aquaplane easier, and in the dry tend to tramline on uneven surfaces. But on smooth dry tarmac wider tyres are better.

[brooksy]

Now thats made it a hard decision!!

would this setup be ok though, or do you think there will be clearence issues (its running std suspension)

7.5j x 18 ET42
225/40/18's,

[htimsllib]

burger tyres! go 215/35 lmao

[Nemesis]

Thats exactly what I had and IIRC it didn't catch unless you had a car full (and even then it was minimal)

Should be fine

But seriously, how can you live with standard Calibra suspension lmao

[brooksy]

I don't like it, but i'm so scared of txb!! she's given me enough problems, without that! had her 16 months, and only been on the road 3!!

[Nemesis]

90% of calibra txb rumours are rubbish. I've owned four Cally T's, all with slammed suspension and bad camber, done probably 150,000 miles in them and never had a box fail!

Seriously, it's probably the cossie boys spreading rumours like that!

[brooksy]

but that leaves 10%, and i know she'll make part of that percentage!!

think i will look at camber kits before i risk lowering, or upgraded 'box

[brooksy]

burger tyres! go 215/35 lmao

??whats a burger tyre??

[Nemesis]

but that leaves 10%, and i know she'll make part of that percentage!!

think i will look at camber kits before i risk lowering, or upgraded 'box

All a waste of time! Camber kits wreck the handling in my experience (unless you want it snap-tastic) and upgraded boxes (locked boxes) have problems of their own.

At the end of the day a stock txb thats looked after will last a long time (160,000 is not uncommon). Worst case scenario a 2nd hand one is only £80!