Tires and wheels
#1
Tires and wheels
Hi, I'm new to these forums but I'm hoping I might be able to get some advice on choosing a new set of tires and wheels. I had originally wanted to get some 20's, because I remember seeing the Saleens at the dealership with the 20's and they looked really tight. However, I think I would be sacrificing too much power and it would probably ultimately affect the driving characteristics as well. So, I've decided on getting some 18 inch, I think this size should be ok, and I am planning on going with 8 inch wide. My first question is is this size a good choice performance wise? Also, if acceptable then I'm wondering how wide a tire I can get. The stock tires are 235, but I do want them to be wider, I'd like them to fill out the wheelweel more, and after a good width is settled on, then how high should I go. I was looking at the Toyo Proxes T1R in a 265/35/18 size. Can I go wider? Should I go higher? Again, I don't mind giving up a little performance, but I dont want to sacrifice a lot of performance for a nice looking tire/rim combo. Any suggestions?
#2
RE: Tires and wheels
get wider wheels...8 inch is too small.....you can go much wider than that. I have 285s on my 10 inch wheel and I could easily go wider
I did the staggered setup because I think it looks better...IMO.....I have 285/255 respectively
I did the staggered setup because I think it looks better...IMO.....I have 285/255 respectively
#8
RE: Tires and wheels
Refire,
It sounds like you really want to push the performance-tradeoff envelope considering 19"s. That's fine, but if you want to feel good about doing it, you need to start pressing for wheel specs and find out how much weight a specific wheels is before you say "ok" to it. When you see Vette's etc. running 19"s keep in mind a.) the car's overall weight-to-power ratio (better than ours) and b.) the factory has invested in relatively pricey rolling stock. Light weight will cost you money.
The nice thing about 18"s is that you know even at 18x10" (which you can run on all four corners w/+45mm offset: Roush's wheel specs) you're not giving up a massive amount of weight. You're likely to give up a lot, but not so much that you begin to feel the loss and regret it. Personally, I wouldn't go over 18" and even then, pay attention to weight. Also, since you can get OEM 18"x8.5" easily, I wouldn't pay for a mere 1/2" increase at 9". I'm looking for 9.5" minimum. You can fit a 275/40 all around for excellent handling (corners), get decent acceleration w/them, and having the 9.5" available opens you up for wider in the rear if you feel like it. Again, this is Roush's preferred set up.
BTW, wheel "height" doesn't matter so much as does tire height--and that you can play around with the aspect ratios to come in around the stock height.
Best,
-j
It sounds like you really want to push the performance-tradeoff envelope considering 19"s. That's fine, but if you want to feel good about doing it, you need to start pressing for wheel specs and find out how much weight a specific wheels is before you say "ok" to it. When you see Vette's etc. running 19"s keep in mind a.) the car's overall weight-to-power ratio (better than ours) and b.) the factory has invested in relatively pricey rolling stock. Light weight will cost you money.
The nice thing about 18"s is that you know even at 18x10" (which you can run on all four corners w/+45mm offset: Roush's wheel specs) you're not giving up a massive amount of weight. You're likely to give up a lot, but not so much that you begin to feel the loss and regret it. Personally, I wouldn't go over 18" and even then, pay attention to weight. Also, since you can get OEM 18"x8.5" easily, I wouldn't pay for a mere 1/2" increase at 9". I'm looking for 9.5" minimum. You can fit a 275/40 all around for excellent handling (corners), get decent acceleration w/them, and having the 9.5" available opens you up for wider in the rear if you feel like it. Again, this is Roush's preferred set up.
BTW, wheel "height" doesn't matter so much as does tire height--and that you can play around with the aspect ratios to come in around the stock height.
Best,
-j
#10
RE: Tires and wheels
ORIGINAL: matto1975
get wider wheels...8 inch is too small.....you can go much wider than that. I have 285s on my 10 inch wheel and I could easily go wider
I did the staggered setup because I think it looks better...IMO.....I have 285/255 respectively
get wider wheels...8 inch is too small.....you can go much wider than that. I have 285s on my 10 inch wheel and I could easily go wider
I did the staggered setup because I think it looks better...IMO.....I have 285/255 respectively
Ditto. I also did the staggered look. but went 245 up front. I am running a 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear.
Richard