275/40/18's all the way around.
11-10-2005, 04:45 AM
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275/40/18's all the way around.
Well, I finally got them put on just in time to put the car away for winter. I will post pics later. Funny thing is, they hook WORSE than the stock tires. I can get the car sideways now in a quick hurry. Gotta invest some money on some other goodies I guess. Any recommendations? I will be putting Rousch rear springs and a Steeda adjustable panhard bar in, hopefully that will make a difference. And yes, I told them to remove the washers from the rotor bolts. (I wasn't there for the install though) I don't have any alignment/shaking problems like some others did before they removed the washers, just traction problems. Tires are Falken's. They look so good, it's a shame they don't hook up worth poo!
11-10-2005, 04:50 AM
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RE: 275/40/18's all the way around.
Some tires can behave a lot differently when they have a few miles on them. Dirve it some and see if it improves before you go tossing money at the problem. Yeah post pics. I'll bet it looks pretty good!
11-10-2005, 05:04 AM
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RE: 275/40/18's all the way around.
Oh, my car looks SO different now. Imagine it with red rotors, white bullits, mirrors painted white, and rousch louvers. I have had SO many compliments. Everyone thinks it's a Rousch, which is not the look I was going for, but it could be called worse I guess!
11-10-2005, 09:30 PM
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RE: 275/40/18's all the way around.
Put on the lowering rear springs, and the adjustable Steeda Panahrd today, it handles ALOT better. Also, while on the lift, I had them remove one of the rims, and lo and behold, the factory retainers were still there. They aren't anymore! Pics this weekend, I promise!
11-11-2005, 08:36 PM
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RE: 275/40/18's all the way around.
Is the tire pressure the same as the stockers had? Those who mount tires often put max air pressure in them, which can greatly reduce the amount of traction they provide. Like 281GT said, a few miles on them may also make a difference.
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