Tyre size PZ

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Tyre size PZ

Post by obakemono »

235 40 18 IS Much cheaper than a 225 45 18 and a 245 is around the same price ,so what size fits wit no problems considering the pz is lowered slightly
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235 x 40 is the best size for any RX-8
They turn it into more of a sports car, the fact there cheaper is a bonus :)
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I like my 225s.....
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I have 245/35 18 P Zero Corsa Direzione on mine, lowere 30mm on Teins plus 20mm spacers IMHO it looks good and also handle very neutrally.
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I found 235/40/18s to handle pretty well, albeit the ride was slightly harsher on the terrible roads around here and the reduced ground clearance (15 mm based on the nominal tyre sizes) sometimes got in the way. Also, if you care about such things, tyre hysteresis and drag will be higher and so fuel consumption will be fractionally lower.
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