225/40/18 Front Tyres?

[MoonMonkey]

I know the tyre choice topic has had a lot of airtime on here, but I need help with a dilemma.

I have a 2000 4.5 running Spiders that currently has 225/35/18 Proxes T1R's on the front and I need a new pair for the MOT.

I would like to have a matching set of tyres all round but finding it difficult to find matching 225/35/18 & 255/35/18 rears that I like. There seems to be more choice if you move to 225/40/18 on the front, however I have read a lot of stories regarding rubbing of the front tyres.

A couple of questions before I find out the hard way, where exactly does it rub, and how easy was it to fix?

Thanks

[MoonMonkey]

I'm running ET42 so I guess I will be 7mm further inboard. I'll check and see if I have clearance. I think a 225/40/18 is about 25mm bigger diameter than a 225/35/18

Thanks

[MoonMonkey]

Hi Gazzab, you seem to have confirmed my fears. I guess I will go for 225/35 and work with what is available.

Many thanks for the offer, but happy to pass over to Supateg

[MoonMonkey]

Thanks for all the help.

Decided to stick with 225/35/18 to avoid any hassle, and i need to get them fitted for the MOT.

Gone for Michelin Pilot Super Sports in the end. Can't get these in 255/35/18 for the rears but thinking I'll get some Pilot Sport 3's when needed.