Advice on Tires/wheels
08-24-2009, 02:14 PM
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The widest tire typically recommended that you can put on the 8.5" wheel is 255 but some tire manufacturers may list wider widths depending on the tire. You'll need to check the tire specs. IMO, since you're SC'd you should be going to a wider wheel and tire in the back. If not, you'll need a VERY sticky 255 to hook-up.
A lot of guys like Nitto's. I'm not FI but my Eagle F1's have lot's of grip.
A lot of guys like Nitto's. I'm not FI but my Eagle F1's have lot's of grip.
M&H run small.....
I have just recently installed a supercharger and I am now looking for traction. Besides the suspension mods I am doing I want to also put on a good street tire for traction and possibly a larger wheel. Currrently I have the stock 18" x 8.5" wheels with 235/50's mounted.
What are the largest width tire I can use on the front? I would prefer the same size tire all around. I wouldn'T mind going to a larger wheel diameter if I had to. What tires would be good? I only drive the car spring thru fall and it's not my daily driver.
What are the largest width tire I can use on the front? I would prefer the same size tire all around. I wouldn'T mind going to a larger wheel diameter if I had to. What tires would be good? I only drive the car spring thru fall and it's not my daily driver.
I forgot there is a 275/45/18 M&H DR, its a 28" tire so if you dont have a 4.10s or bigger I would not use them
08-24-2009, 03:36 PM
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I have a set of NT05 on the rear, 295/45/R18. Nitto Invo up front, 255/45/R18.
4.10 gears. Final drive ratio is about 3.90. If you aren't lowered this is a good combo IMO. Fills out the fenderwell in the back and makes it about even with the front. Plus gives the car a bit more of an aggressive stance without looking ridiculously huge.
4.10 gears. Final drive ratio is about 3.90. If you aren't lowered this is a good combo IMO. Fills out the fenderwell in the back and makes it about even with the front. Plus gives the car a bit more of an aggressive stance without looking ridiculously huge.
09-02-2009, 10:36 AM
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I have a set of NT05 on the rear, 295/45/R18. Nitto Invo up front, 255/45/R18.
4.10 gears. Final drive ratio is about 3.90. If you aren't lowered this is a good combo IMO. Fills out the fenderwell in the back and makes it about even with the front. Plus gives the car a bit more of an aggressive stance without looking ridiculously huge.
4.10 gears. Final drive ratio is about 3.90. If you aren't lowered this is a good combo IMO. Fills out the fenderwell in the back and makes it about even with the front. Plus gives the car a bit more of an aggressive stance without looking ridiculously huge.
) Can you run this wheel setup if you are lowered?
09-02-2009, 11:12 AM
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There is still room in the fender wells there even in the back with the 28.5" tire out there. In fact, it nicely leveled out the fender well space between the back and the front. So yes, I'm guessing you could still lower the car if you wanted to.
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