New BBS Wheels - Need Some Tyre Help!!!

[SunnyB]

Just purchased some BBS 2 piece rims from ebay for my a3.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13737874@N05/sets/72157627237987561/ - Sorry, pic thing would except the link

Car currently lowered 35mm on Jamex springs. Looking to lower front end with a bit more with lowering caps.

The rims are 18", 8J, ET33, 5x100. Im kinda sure I shouldn't have a problem fitting these on.

I'm not clued on about tyres. I have 2 brand new Falken F452 255 35ZR 18 94Y tyres sitting in my garage. To save money I was hoping to just buy 2 similar ones and use these. Will these be ok on the car with the new wheels??
I currently have 225 35 tyres on 8js, not sure if the 255 will be too wide?

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,

 

[Dane]

255's will be waaaaay to wide

 

[SunnyB]

Cheers mate, looks like I'm gona have to go for a full set of new 1s.

 

[DenCar]

Iv just mounted a set of Calibra Vintage on Falkens 225/40/18. Rims are 18 x 8 et 32. Car is lowered on colies about 35 - 40 mm.. No problems at all.

DC

 

[S3 AUO]

:sign_pics: of them on the car!

 

[DenCar]

Ok soon as i can.

DC

 

[MintyS3]

I have the same wheels. 225/40 18 are the standard.

 

[SunnyB]

Thanks guys.

I've been looking at Falken FK452 but found Falken ZE912 which are a cheaper. Anyone know of any major differences between the 2??

 

[DJ_Troopa]

912's are newer than the 452's but the 452's are still alot better. Hence why the 452's cost more because they're better. I had 452's on my old BBS's and loved them, will defo be getting a set for my OZ's when these tyres crap out.

 

[DaveA3]

912s are older IIRC

i have 452's currently a very good all round tyre

 

[S3 Nattie]

Ive had them both. The 912 are newer and are an all weather tire whereas the 452's are a summer tire.

452's are a lot better out of the two.