Just bought some RX8 Alloys

Devonduo · Post by **Devonduo** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:30 pm

Hi Guys,

Firstly can i say what a great help this site has been to me already, but i need some help again.

I am just in the process of getting a nice shiny set of 18" 5 spoke alloys from an RX8, the tyres will be 225/45/R18 load rating 95 XL speed rating is W, what would you recomend as the correct tyre pressures for my 1999 Bongo ?

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:39 pm

get higher rated tyres for a start, should be an absolute minimum of 96 load rating - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... x8#p512079

mister munkey · Post by **mister munkey** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:49 pm

95s are okay for the front but as Kirsty says - Dont even think about sticking them on the rears. The inner walls will split in no time at all.

Bin there. Done that.

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:54 pm

95s aren't alright for the front though, the use of 92 as a load rating (as stated in the link above) is for a specific size of 15" tyre, the next profile listed (still a 15" - according to the door panel & handbook) is a 96. Hence I would not be happy running much less than a 98 on 18" wheels, not even starting about wheel load ratings

bongodonkey · Post by **bongodonkey** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:23 pm

Running 18's on your bongo will really enhance the look.

Please have a look at this thread: http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=50659

I posted this last week as someone else had similar questions..........hope it helps

Oz

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:37 pm

bongodonkey wrote:Running 18's on your bongo will really enhance the look.

Please have a look at this thread: http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=50659

I posted this last week as someone else had similar questions..........hope it helps

Oz

Wish I'd posted that link

Devonduo · Post by **Devonduo** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:19 pm

Thanks for the advice, i havent got the tyres as yet so shall see if GUPA P in Plymouth can get me some Accelera Alphas 225/50/R18s they have a load rate of 99 and speed Y

Thanks again

Mark Norton · Post by **Mark Norton** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:15 pm

I run on the advice of Steven's Tyres of Teddington: Achillies Desert Hawk HT 101V 235/50/18 on RX8 Aloys.
Well tested now, would buy again.

Devonduo · Post by **Devonduo** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:11 pm

What tyre pressure ? 44 psi all round

mister munkey · Post by **mister munkey** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:18 pm

I ran my RX8s on 40 front & rear.

Seemed happy with that.

bongodonkey · Post by **bongodonkey** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:52 am

I went straight up to 44psi as I've an lpg conversion with the extra weight of a 55 litres of gas - which is situated where the spare wheel normally goes - that and a full camping load and the four of us, I choose the extra pressure.

Devonduo · Post by **Devonduo** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:35 am

And the Gupa P man doubted they would even fit ?

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