Gs Sport/borbet Tte 18" Alloy Query

[BarneyTT]

A long while ago I posted about tyre size choices for GS Sport Borbet TTE alloys on a IS300 Sportcross but despite searching I can't find the post/answers.

To update: I have now picked up a great set including centre caps and key, after looking for almost two years. All four alloys are all the smaller, non staggered size.

Two questions. I'm looking into suitable tyre sizes and was wondering if 225/40/18 would fit without issues or would 225/35/18 be better, I have standard suspension?

Secondly, what size & type of wheel nuts do I need to order?

Topic heading should read:

GS Sport/Borbet TTE 18" Alloy Query

[TigerFish]

What are the tyre sizes on the current wheels?

I can double check the nut size I have on mine when I get home.

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[BarneyTT]

Rick, tyres on my current 17's are 215/45/17 front & 225/45/17.

I have been told these are the correct nuts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161419604865?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[TigerFish]

Yeah, they are the right type of nut. I use tuner style ones on mine but thread is the same as those.

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[TigerFish]

I'd go for 225 40 18 based on the originals.

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[BarneyTT]

Many thanks Rick, out of interest what are tuner style nuts?

With 225/40/18 all round I wouldn't get any rubbing/clearance issues?

[TigerFish]

I wouldn't have thought so but you could drop to 215 40 18 if you want to keep the stagger.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=300963387150

are "Tuner" style. I use them just as an added security method, plus a locking wheel nut on each wheel. Do I sound paranoid?... lol

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[BarneyTT]

Thanks again Rick...............not paranoid, I'll be doing the same!