The Wheel Deal - Introduction

[SuperSixty6]

To suit what vehicle? Surely you aren't thinking of putting 22's on your VT...

Why did you assume i drove a VT?

They will be going on a VY, Same chassis as VT though. Yeah yeah i know " 22s look way to big on a commo man". But im not hear for opinions.

I don't mind the Advanti racing Sabotage, Do they not come in a 8.5 for the 22 though?

[thewheeldeal com au]

Why did you assume i drove a VT?

They will be going on a VY, Same chassis as VT though. Yeah yeah i know " 22s look way to big on a commo man". But im not hear for opinions.

I don't mind the Advanti racing Sabotage, Do they not come in a 8.5 for the 22 though?

I assumed you had a VT because in your title it says your ride is a VT.

The reason I say that 22's are no good for pre VE models is because they can't be done legally. There is no tyre that will keep the rolling diameter less than stock+15mm. Besides, if there were the load rating wouldn't be high enough. Then there's width on some 22's which can be an issue.

If legality doesn't bother you it can be done...but then your cars gonna have to sit pretty high to get them to fit. You'd need a 235/30R22 (90 Load Rating) with a 700mm outer diameter or a 245/30R22 (92 Load rating) with a 706mm outer diameter.

The Advanti Sabotage don't come in a 8.5" width.

[SuperSixty6]

Why does the outer diameter increase 6mm with a 245?

I will be using 245's front and rear to get the load rating right, Hopefully on the 8.5" rims i won't have to much of a problem up front with scrubbing and fouling etc...

Even with coilovers, Have you found the 22s to ride high?

Cheers for your help dude.

[thewheeldeal com au]

Why does the outer diameter increase 6mm with a 245?

I will be using 245's front and rear to get the load rating right, Hopefully on the 8.5" rims i won't have to much of a problem up front with scrubbing and fouling etc...

Even with coilovers, Have you found the 22s to ride high?

Cheers for your help dude.

Even if the load rating is right the rolling diameter is still too big and will be illegal.

The rolling diameter increases because the width increases.

a 235/30R22 = Width 235mm, Aspect 30% (of 235mm = 70.5mm) , 22" wheel diameter
a 245/30R22 = Width 245mm, Aspect 30% (of 245mm = 73.5mm) , 22" wheel diameter
the difference in sidewall height is 3mm (upper sidewall + lower sidewall = 6mm)

the tyres will still make the car ride high because the rolling diameter is about 50mm bigger than standard, meaning, in order to make the car ride at a normal looking height you need to lower the suspension by 25mm min..... just to get it to sit at a standard height. If you want it lower then you can imagine just how far up into the guards those tyres are going to sit....it's not just a case of rolling the guards....fitting 22's on a pre VE vehicle is only something you would do to a show car that doesn't need any suspension articulation or turning circle not a road registered car.

Here's a pic to show just how crazy it is.
This is as far as the wheel will turn and the suspension is under no compression at all....image what happens when you hit a bump....also look at how high it sits...

[D-Man]

hey mate how much for a set of 225/35 R20" tyres?

also what about a price for 235/45 R17"?


cheers,
damo

[thewheeldeal com au]

D-Man I've sent you a pm

[17UCK!]

do u have any CHEAP red smoke burnout tires? 15inch

[thewheeldeal com au]

do u have any CHEAP red smoke burnout tires? 15inch

Kumho make them but only in low profile sizes (17" and up) and not cheap. http://kumhotyres.businesscatalyst.com/pcrku31.htm

[acarmody]

I'm looking for a pair of 18" tyres, currently rolling on Maxxis MA-Z1 235/40/18, so at least as good as these. Looking at around $200-$275. Rims are 8".

[thewheeldeal com au]

I'm looking for a pair of 18" tyres, currently rolling on Maxxis MA-Z1 235/40/18, so at least as good as these. Looking at around $200-$275. Rims are 8".

Hi Mate,

in the $200-$275 price range you get some great tyres. These are my recommendations. Let me know if I can help you out with anything else. These prices are discounted for justcommodores members.


Sumitomo HTR ZIII - $CONTACT US
Link
Tirerack test results


Marangoni Mythos - $CONTACT US(on special)
Winner of Motor Magazine Tyre Test 2007
Link


Pirelli P-Zero Rosso - $CONTACT US
Link


The Toyo Teo Plus also falls into this category at $CONTACT US but is a completely different tyre than the Maxxis in that its a touring pattern as opposed to a performance pattern.

[justcruzzinn]

hey mate saw on your website you offer 19' senator sigs in black but theres no pic for them
do you have any pics you could pm me just curious weather their a matt black or gloss black?

[AUSFITTER]

Just curious what the best price would be for a set of replica Clubsport R8 rims and tyre package would be please?

[thewheeldeal com au]

justcruzzin, PM sent with pic, apologies about the quality, it's a Matte Black

Ausfitter - PM sent.

[greenacc]

Hi , I need a pair - possibly set of 4 205/50R16 for my wifes subaru.
I've checked out your site and want to ask your opinion of your range in that size. After a good value tyre that will last a while ( seems to chew out tyres pretty quick) and not be too skatey in the wet. Has MAXXIS Surpasa at the moment, 2 of which have delamination in the sidewall. If you can i'd like to know the treadwear/traction/temp rating of the nexen's you have in that size. CHEERS !!

[thewheeldeal com au]

Hi , I need a pair - possibly set of 4 205/50R16 for my wifes subaru.
I've checked out your site and want to ask your opinion of your range in that size. After a good value tyre that will last a while ( seems to chew out tyres pretty quick) and not be too skatey in the wet. Has MAXXIS Surpasa at the moment, 2 of which have delamination in the sidewall. If you can i'd like to know the treadwear/traction/temp rating of the nexen's you have in that size. CHEERS !!

No problems mate, I'll get back to you tomorrow on this one.

[thewheeldeal com au]

Hi , I need a pair - possibly set of 4 205/50R16 for my wifes subaru.
I've checked out your site and want to ask your opinion of your range in that size. After a good value tyre that will last a while ( seems to chew out tyres pretty quick) and not be too skatey in the wet. Has MAXXIS Surpasa at the moment, 2 of which have delamination in the sidewall. If you can i'd like to know the treadwear/traction/temp rating of the nexen's you have in that size. CHEERS !!

I've sent you a PM, but for others the UTQG rating on both the Nexen CP661 & CP641 is 400 A A.

[wally3218]

Am looking at 2 new tyres 245/45/18 on SS rims what can you recomend.
Have looked at FEDERAL SS-595 ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE at around $220 each are these any good and do you stock them. Am from Geelong pity you dont have a store down here.
Thanks for any help.

[thewheeldeal com au]

Am looking at 2 new tyres 245/45/18 on SS rims what can you recomend.
Have looked at FEDERAL SS-595 ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE at around $220 each are these any good and do you stock them. Am from Geelong pity you dont have a store down here.
Thanks for any help.

I've PM'd you mate.

[skunks.monks]

What deal can you do for 2 or 4 205/65/r15 tyres for a VP commodore on VR calais rims?
I want cheap, but good in wet weather

[thewheeldeal com au]

What deal can you do for 2 or 4 205/65/r15 tyres for a VP commodore on VR calais rims?
I want cheap, but good in wet weather

Sorry did you want me to quote just tyres? Or tyres on VR Calais rims?

[skunks.monks]

sorry mate, just tyres to fit those rims (i already have the rims)

[thewheeldeal com au]

A quick note to let you all know that the Marangoni pricing has been updated on the website. Some really big price cuts in some sizes ($200/tyre off in one case).

Marangoni Tyres come with a lifetime road hazard warranty covering any damage you might do to the tyre..be it a pot hole, screwdriver etc. Made in Italy. A truly premium tyre at value prices. Marangoni Mythos - winner of Motor Magazine Tyre Test.

[Fonzie]

G'day mate.
I'm after a set of Speedy Graphites, But I'm %90 sure they're not made any more. Any chance you could get your hands on a set, and if so, the price? PM reply please.
Cheers, Fonzie.

[thewheeldeal com au]

G'day mate.
I'm after a set of Speedy Graphites, But I'm %90 sure they're not made any more. Any chance you could get your hands on a set, and if so, the price? PM reply please.
Cheers, Fonzie.

Heeeeyyy,

The Speedy Graphite is a discontinued line. There is still stock available in limited fitments but all Commodore fitments are no longer available. There may be the odd set hanging around in stores but the short answer is...no they aren't available.

[acarmody]

Hello again, I'm looking for some cheap tyres for a BA Fairlane Ghia, much be 225/60/16 minimum load rating 90, and minimum speed rating H. This size seems very hard to find. And only need cheap to pass roadworthy.