iceberg01 Member 8 Member For: 14y 4m Gender: Male Location: Northern Territory Posted 11/06/11 04:50 AM Share Posted 11/06/11 04:50 AM Hi all,Been reading with much interest all your posts about rims and tyres and got some great information to help me make the right choice.Have just got my newies fitted so thought I would share some info. and pics with you all.Rims are Enkei RPF1 staggered pattern - Fronts 18 x 8.5 +30, Rears 18 x 10 +38Tyres are Federal SS 595 - Front 235/40/18, Rear 265/35/18......they both have the same overall diameterThey fit up great (no rolling of rear guards required....in fact I would think that you could get a 275 in there without any issues) and initial thoughts on the tyres are that they give much better grip than the stockies and I havent noticed any of the excessive road noise that others have reported. They have a wide protection bead and come up good with a wash and some tyre shine.Suprisingly, the 19" Enkei rims come with centre caps but the 18" dont so I held off on purchasing them ($165) to see if the standard Ford ones would fit.......they dont so I have the genuine ones on order.The rims were sourced from JDM Wheel Imports (Matt was great but you cannot speak to him.......his business is strictly on-line only) for $1685 delivered to my door in Northern Territory and the tyres from my local tyre guy for $930 fitted and balanced.All up, I am pleased with the end result and also with the price......once again I have you all to thank for the mountain of info. you have on this website.I will provide some more feedback on the tyres as they get a few miles in em.Cheers, Jeff. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYS84 Member 57 Member For: 16y 5m 8d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 11/06/11 05:55 AM Share Posted 11/06/11 05:55 AM Hey JeffGreat work mate, they look great. Thanks for shareing. Have fun. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/#findComment-1113362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 17y 3m 8d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 11/06/11 10:07 AM Share Posted 11/06/11 10:07 AM You could easily fit a bigger tyre. J.D runs 275s on his fg ute and there's heaps of room. I like your choice of rim too. I was looking at them but everyone called them to ricey for a falcon. I think they look tops! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/#findComment-1113423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kyle Get It To Wheelspin Uncontrolably Then Give It Another 5 Pounds Cruise Control 2,697 Member For: 14y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: Work Posted 11/06/11 10:57 AM Share Posted 11/06/11 10:57 AM ive got 20x10 (275) on my FG, lowered and have no issues with hitting the guards. Gonz (here in WA) has 295x35x20 on his ute, no guard rolling, so room should be good. actually thought that 265 might be a little undertyred for 10" but they seem pretty good. LOVE the Enkei's, and by the sounds u got a great deal. last set I priced where about 750 a rim. must be nice rolling on 18's with 40/35 profile. I love my 20's but its not an awesome ride and im always having to be so careful with kerbs, holes, speed bumps, railway xing's etc. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/#findComment-1113437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 11m 5d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 12/06/11 11:53 PM Share Posted 12/06/11 11:53 PM Have to admit. I love the rear wheel... Not a fan of the front... Don't like it how the spokes come out...Looks the goods though, especially for some 18's!!! Why not 19's? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/#findComment-1113799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kyle Get It To Wheelspin Uncontrolably Then Give It Another 5 Pounds Cruise Control 2,697 Member For: 14y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: Work Posted 13/06/11 05:27 AM Share Posted 13/06/11 05:27 AM its all about the "dish" Worm Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/#findComment-1113874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6FG Silver Donating Members 497 Member For: 15y 3m 26d Gender: Male Posted 13/06/11 05:55 AM Share Posted 13/06/11 05:55 AM You can fit much bigger tyres on those rims. I have 295s over 19x10s on the back of mine & there's still room. FG utes seem to have bigger wheel arches than most tractors. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/#findComment-1113876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg01 Member 8 Member For: 14y 4m Gender: Male Location: Northern Territory Posted 14/06/11 05:43 AM Author Share Posted 14/06/11 05:43 AM On 12/06/2011 at 11:53 PM, Worm said: Have to admit. I love the rear wheel... Not a fan of the front... Don't like it how the spokes come out...Looks the goods though, especially for some 18's!!! Why not 19's?Hey Worm,Must admit that I wasnt real happy with the outward dish on the front but old mate assures me that is the correct rim for this application. Stayed away from 19"s coz I do a lot of country miles and didnt want to risk the ride comfort.Cheers, Jeff Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/#findComment-1114137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg01 Member 8 Member For: 14y 4m Gender: Male Location: Northern Territory Posted 14/06/11 05:52 AM Author Share Posted 14/06/11 05:52 AM On 13/06/2011 at 5:55 AM, Turbo6FG said: You can fit much bigger tyres on those rims. I have 295s over 19x10s on the back of mine & there's still room. FG utes seem to have bigger wheel arches than most tractors.Hey mate,Had to play it safe with the tyre choice because they were a special order from interstate, but I will take your advice and up the sizing to 285 - 295 on the rear as soon as they need replacing.Cheers, Jeff.P.S. Even with 265 on the rear I really do notice the extra traction. Should be at least this out of the factory but they dont like to stagger rims on Fords I suppose. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/#findComment-1114140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6FG Silver Donating Members 497 Member For: 15y 3m 26d Gender: Male Posted 14/06/11 06:28 AM Share Posted 14/06/11 06:28 AM This store on eBay has some not bad deals on tyres when you are looking at replacing. I've bought off them before.Tyres don't seem to last long on turbos. http://stores.ebay.com.au/stgeorgetyresonline Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75279-fg-ute-new-wheels-and-tyres/#findComment-1114150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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