upsizing to new tires
04-17-2009, 01:35 PM
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upsizing to new tires
when I go to replace my first set of OEM tires I'm concidering going wider on stock wheels. Something like 255's or 265's on the back (not quite sure what the front would go up to). My question is what would be the correct size tire if I go up to this to keep my tire diameter the same, and more importantly, how does is affect handleing an accelerations. These cars don't have torque to spare if if the tire is heavy you can feel it in everthing it does.
Also, does anyone have any pictures showing an upsized tire on stock wheel in this range?
Also, does anyone have any pictures showing an upsized tire on stock wheel in this range?
04-17-2009, 04:18 PM
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Are there any good pics to see what this will look like, and while the car will obviously add more grip, does the car squirm on the rim becase the wheel is more "balloon like" than OEM.
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04-21-2009, 02:32 PM
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That being said (about stock height). Do you think I would be ok with this modification to the rears Only? The front tires won't need to be changed for a while, but the rears are ready for new rubber now. If so, what's your take on using a different brand/tire in the rear than in the front?
04-21-2009, 03:20 PM
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How about acceleration, is the extra mass in the tire felt?
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