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01-18-2012, 10:00 PM | #1401 |
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01-18-2012, 10:07 PM | #1402 | |
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01-19-2012, 09:42 AM | #1404 |
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^ That's virtually my setup. Falken Azenis RT-615 245/40/18 x 9 +38 Drag DR-31.
Any chance you got a measurement of the tire before installing them? I've heard they run around 10mm wider than most. Up in the air whether i want to run those Star Specs at 245 (presumably measuring close to 255) gaining me an extra 10mm more tire, or just go with a different tire at 265/35/18 for a little more tire and slightly less sidewall. |
01-19-2012, 02:07 PM | #1405 |
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Go 265-40 don't be a vagina.
Only reason I went 35 is because it's all they have for 295s. |
01-19-2012, 02:11 PM | #1406 |
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265/40r18 is WAY too tall.
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01-19-2012, 02:26 PM | #1408 |
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Thought they were 17s.
Semantics. And no way 295-35d are tits |
01-19-2012, 08:42 PM | #1409 | |
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Just worried about whether they'll fit. I'm on a narrow body and stock style suspension (not coilovers). So kinda curious whether it'll fit. |
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01-19-2012, 09:06 PM | #1410 | |
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I'd do a 255 star spec. I'd rather have a wider tire. 255s tuck easy with a roll and pull. Anything over 235s really have the same outcome anyway. You scrub without fender work. |
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01-19-2012, 09:11 PM | #1411 |
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I'm running 265/40/17 Z1SS's, and they only rub on the inner fender well on the rear at full compression, no roll necessary.
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01-19-2012, 09:14 PM | #1412 | ||
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A bit, but I love meaty tires. Quote:
I have 295/35s and I think the sidewalls are about perfect. |
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Wait did you put a 265 on a stock wheel? |
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^^ Clean. Nice Hatch..
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01-19-2012, 10:54 PM | #1416 |
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The Dunlops are awesome, way better then Falken.
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01-20-2012, 10:42 AM | #1418 | |
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Yes, on a stock wheel. I don't have the option of using larger wheels. And I would have gone bigger than 265/40/17 if Dunlop offered a larger size in the Z1SS. |
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01-20-2012, 04:20 PM | #1419 |
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I am planning to go to a 35 and I would love to run a 40. I have plenty of room to run a 35. And I am sure I could go down to a 275/40/18 and get a much better contact patch on the track. The current 30 is a kidney killer and on some tracks is more a negative for traction then a gain. 30's I think are a waste of rubber in my opinion. My next set I run is going to be a 315-295/35/18 And if I can't get that in the brand I am looking at in the compound I want. Then I am going to run a 275/40/18
Its cool to look at a car and go WOW that's a tire on that car. But when its about function, 30's have done nothing but upset my car mid corner with a bump or a dip. The sidewall just can not handle it like taller tires can. I also think 30's on the street are bad as once again you do not have enough sidewall to soak up a pot hole and what not. |
01-20-2012, 05:04 PM | #1420 |
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What suspension are you on? I do just fine on my 285/30/18s. In fact they are much better than the 295/35/17s I used to run. Less basketball effect and more direct feel.
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01-20-2012, 06:28 PM | #1421 |
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I have a set of 16x10 0 offset diamond racing wheels for my car, I'm not sure what size tire I should get, I know the wheels will be sticking out a good 2 inches past the stock fender, which is why I'm getting flares. 285/35 or 285/40?
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01-20-2012, 08:21 PM | #1422 |
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^ hahaha... forealz? you gonna add some NOS to your 2.5i to push those?
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01-20-2012, 09:55 PM | #1423 |
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Interesting choice... i would recommend the taller tire considering it's on a 16" wheel.
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01-20-2012, 10:20 PM | #1424 |
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Tire sizes are horribly limited for 16 inch wheels. Good luck finding a decent tire in a large size.
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01-21-2012, 12:04 AM | #1425 |
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True there is nothing close to the size you are looking for. and if there is they are track tires. best match i found were 275-45-16 hoosier for $1130 a set. widest streetable tire i found was a 225.
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