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Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:30 pm
by Devonduo
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 ?
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:39 pm
by missfixit70
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
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:49 pm
by mister munkey
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.
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:54 pm
by missfixit70
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
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:23 pm
by bongodonkey
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
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:37 pm
by missfixit70
Wish I'd posted that link
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:19 pm
by Devonduo
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
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:15 pm
by Mark Norton
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.
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:11 pm
by Devonduo
What tyre pressure ? 44 psi all round
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:18 pm
by mister munkey
I ran my RX8s on 40 front & rear.
Seemed happy with that.
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:52 am
by bongodonkey
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.
Re: Just bought some RX8 Alloys
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:35 am
by Devonduo
