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Old 04-20-2011, 01:41 PM
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I would love to see those wheels spaced out a little bit. Car is awesome, and drop is perfect!
Old 04-22-2011, 01:37 AM
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Man, I've read through every page of this thread, and NO ONE has mentioned traction issues on stretched tires.

My setup:
CV1's Offset +20 and +25
235/30/20 Front and 255/30/20 Rear

It looks awesome, but that's where it stops. I can't get traction from a dead stop even with a 3k RPM clutch drop and half throttle. I get wheel hop and wheel spin, and it'll only start moving when I get hit 2nd gear. I can't stand it. If I rev match and hit 3rd gear on the open road at speed, it'll easily break traction! NOT GOOD, lol

So, to remedy the problem, 285/30/20's are going in the rear this week. I'll see how it looks with the 235/30s up front and make my decision whether to go with a 245/35 up front. I just really hate the traction issues I've had over the past year. I'm fine once I get rolling, but from a stop, and I wanna have some fun, I get nothing but wheel spin. Alignment fixed it a little bit, but there's still a lot of traction issues.
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Originally Posted by SpartanG37S
Man, I've read through every page of this thread, and NO ONE has mentioned traction issues on stretched tires.

My setup:
CV1's Offset +20 and +25
235/30/20 Front and 255/30/20 Rear

It looks awesome, but that's where it stops. I can't get traction from a dead stop even with a 3k RPM clutch drop and half throttle. I get wheel hop and wheel spin, and it'll only start moving when I get hit 2nd gear. I can't stand it. If I rev match and hit 3rd gear on the open road at speed, it'll easily break traction! NOT GOOD, lol

So, to remedy the problem, 285/30/20's are going in the rear this week. I'll see how it looks with the 235/30s up front and make my decision whether to go with a 245/35 up front. I just really hate the traction issues I've had over the past year. I'm fine once I get rolling, but from a stop, and I wanna have some fun, I get nothing but wheel spin. Alignment fixed it a little bit, but there's still a lot of traction issues.
I havent had any probs, but I am also switching tires I just ordered some 245/30 and 275/30 and hopfully that will work with my drop. I am surprised you were running those tires sizes with an eibach drop...
Old 04-22-2011, 01:47 AM
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Well I tracked my 255/30s twice vs a Nismo370
And w a G37 w 305s and I wouldnt say 255s lost any traction at all, i was very satisfied w the outcome Vs the nismo and 305 g37s
Old 04-22-2011, 01:48 AM
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what brand of tires are you going with for the 285/30s? I'm thinking about 275/30 on an eibach drop, but if it looks better and doesn't rub i'd prefer to go 285/30


Originally Posted by SpartanG37S
Man, I've read through every page of this thread, and NO ONE has mentioned traction issues on stretched tires.

My setup:
CV1's Offset +20 and +25
235/30/20 Front and 255/30/20 Rear

It looks awesome, but that's where it stops. I can't get traction from a dead stop even with a 3k RPM clutch drop and half throttle. I get wheel hop and wheel spin, and it'll only start moving when I get hit 2nd gear. I can't stand it. If I rev match and hit 3rd gear on the open road at speed, it'll easily break traction! NOT GOOD, lol

So, to remedy the problem, 285/30/20's are going in the rear this week. I'll see how it looks with the 235/30s up front and make my decision whether to go with a 245/35 up front. I just really hate the traction issues I've had over the past year. I'm fine once I get rolling, but from a stop, and I wanna have some fun, I get nothing but wheel spin. Alignment fixed it a little bit, but there's still a lot of traction issues.
Old 04-22-2011, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Pcasey
I havent had any probs, but I am also switching tires I just ordered some 245/30 and 275/30 and hopfully that will work with my drop. I am surprised you were running those tires sizes with an eibach drop...
What tires are you running? You on 255's with no traction issues with stretch??? About the Eibachs, 255's on eibachs look okay, but could use a larger tire to fill the gap. Another reason why I'm putting on 285s.
Old 04-22-2011, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by kkokko
what brand of tires are you going with for the 285/30s? I'm thinking about 275/30 on an eibach drop, but if it looks better and doesn't rub i'd prefer to go 285/30
I'm going with the Hankooks again. They're quiet and have decent performance, especially for the $. I don't think there's a better tire for the $. The Bridgestone 760's come close, and have a stiffer sidewall, but are noisy as all hell.
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Originally Posted by SpartanG37S
What tires are you running? You on 255's with no traction issues with stretch??? About the Eibachs, 255's on eibachs look okay, but could use a larger tire to fill the gap. Another reason why I'm putting on 285s.
yup I have 235/30 and 255/30 hankook,
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Originally Posted by Pcasey
yup I have 235/30 and 255/30 hankook,
This is making me second guess my traction issues. I don't know what else it could be besides the fact that it's stretched.

1. Alignment was done
2. Camber is in spec.
3. Dropped on Eibach Pro Kit

Any other culprits? Bad tires perhaps? What gives...
Old 04-22-2011, 02:04 AM
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incorrect tire pressure?

Originally Posted by SpartanG37S
This is making me second guess my traction issues. I don't know what else it could be besides the fact that it's stretched.

1. Alignment was done
2. Camber is in spec.
3. Dropped on Eibach Pro Kit

Any other culprits? Bad tires perhaps? What gives...
Old 04-22-2011, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by kkokko
incorrect tire pressure?
29 PSI @ last time I checked. It's been a few weeks.
Old 04-22-2011, 08:12 AM
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29psi too low. Get them up to 35-38psi
Old 04-22-2011, 12:33 PM
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Hey i know everyone saying 235/255 for a 20/25 offset set of vossens. anybody running 235/245?. or would the 245 be one hell of a stretch?
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Originally Posted by qwerty0092
Hey i know everyone saying 235/255 for a 20/25 offset set of vossens. anybody running 235/245?. or would the 245 be one hell of a stretch?
thats a he// of a stretch, did you see my stretch on 255's

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Old 04-22-2011, 02:16 PM
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Don't try 245. 255 it's enough stretching IMO.


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