Hi,

I'm fed up and frustrated (and out of pocket!) with getting punctures and split rims on my low profile tyres and alloys as the roads are so bad where I live.

I've got a set of 18" Aruba wheels on my X-Type that require 225/40 tyres.

Is it possible to change to normal tyres rather than low profile? I know I'd need new wheels but I'm wondering if it's possible and where the best place to look is.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Adam.

 

adam, first off, welcome to the Forums. We will feed you all the info that we have. But, as you will find, we are a friendly bunch and we like to get to know one another. So, please stop by the New Member Section and tell us a little bit about yourself and your car. This will give you a chance to meet those that make this place what it is.

As for what you are encountering, can't say that I am surprised. A lot of people have issues with the larger rims unless the roads are well maintained. You can go with as small as a 16" rim. You can not go any smaller due to the size of the rotors. So, that will give you atleast 1 more inch of rubber assuming you go with the same overall diameter tire. If you do some looking, you should be able to find some fairly cheap aftermarket 16" rims (who wants 16" rims any more as they are "too small"). Then you can find a comparable tire to put on the rims.

If you have any more questions, let me know. I will assist however I can.

 

+1 and google
tyre calculator

then put in what you have / what new rims you have etc and see.

 

Adam:
My Jag has the original 16" wheels with 205/55/16 Tires
The ride is compliant I do notice a bit of tire roll when attacking curves, but once set is very reasonable
HTHs
Gary

 

I have 18" OEM BBS Jag rims on crappy Colorado Roads....I have no issues and the 100 degree heat in the summer, and below zero in winter tears the roads up. Buy better rims. Sometimes cheap rims are weak.

 

No officer, I'm not drunk. I'm just avoiding potholes

I'd say step up to an XL rated tire, if it's not one already, and look for higher quality wheels, which has been started already...

 

I have the factory 17 inch wheels and low profile tires, and bad roads also. Luckily I have never had a problem with them. I just put Continentals on all fours and it rides great, except when you get on a washboard type of road. Have you had your suspension checked recently. I had bad roll bar bushing front and rear a few years back and what a terrible ride I had. Had them changed and it is like a different car now. Don't go to a Dealer for this mine wanted $900.00 to change the bushings, My local guy did it for $200 including parts.

 

I have the Aruba wheels and I feel your pain. I have had to replace three of them in the last 6 years because of them cracking or denting. I can't say specifically that it is the wheel's fault as much as having 40 series tires and very bad Wisconsin roads, especially in winter and early spring. Those wheels are kind of hard to find, but I like them so much I haven't considered going to something else.

By the way, good to see you posting again, Adam. Haven't seen anything from you in a long time. I know you have had some health issues in the past and I hope everything is going well for you these days.