kyle242gt

Hi all - have a (very nearly) stock 2005. 275/40 on the rear (because searching at the time said they were acceptable at worst and I always wanted big *** tires).

This has been discussed to death, I know, but I'd love some fresh input from track rats running stock wheels.

Trackmasters is running Thunderhill West 7/18 for $140 for 6+ sessions. I'm leaning toward 245's for steering response and reducing tramlining.

However, it'd be really nice to be able to rotate the tires.

Besides, we all know bigger is better and my V1 would look so cool with 275's all around.

Anyone gone from one to the other and have insights? Many thanks.

MN_V

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I don't think you can do 275/40's up front without rubbing components. Somebody got 275/35 to work but then you're stuck with a small diameter tire that probably won't work well in the back. I run 255/45 all around and there's not much clearance on the inside. Others have run 265/40's up front I think.

kyle242gt

Thanks! That's helpful. I thought I'd read of others running 275/40 square setups, but I guess I was mistaken.

isis

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It works on team dynamics wheels but they have a different offset than stock.

kyle242gt

Would love some TD wheels as well, but trying to be realistic. Besides, the stockers are easier to clean!

Just ordered Hankook V12 245/45's to go with the 275/40 rears. Excited to get back on the track, new section of Thunderhill looks fun!

NIKDSC5

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I run 265 40 18 up front with zero issue. I know its too late for you now, but just wanted to say that.

kyle242gt

No worries, and appreciate the reply. If I can't go square, I figure I may as well stay with the narrower tires up front, at least for this go-round.

isis

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Black ones don't need to be cleaned. Or so I thought. Damn huge rotors rust every time it sits in the rain so they get covered in brown/orange dust. Very visible on the matte black

Junior-1

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I've always run a square setup. Only ran Michelin's on my stock wheels and currently run 275/35's all around on TD's. Its a readily available size in many slicks.
I could probably get away with more size in the back but up front I have huge carbon fiber brake ducts that will rub a bit at full lock.
Without the ducts the 275/35 on TD wheels are not a problem

ryridesmotox

Holy sexy beast. Don't take this the wrong way, but I like your Duct

Junior-1

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Onefast V

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Ps ncrc is doing a thunderhill mega track day in July. Should be awesome

black_ax

Hankook V12 are great fun on the street but they start to fall down at the track.

I run 255/40 up front and 275/40 in the rear, I might try 275/40 all the way around next time I need fronts.

isis

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Aren't slicks a bit fatter section width than most street tires? Maybe 285/35 could fit on TD wheels all around?

garrettg

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285 up front would require grinding some material off the upper knuckle joint or using spacer.

kyle242gt

I've read a lot on this, and sort of just ran with it. Did two days with them on the rear and didn't notice any greasiness.

Naf

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I have ccw wheels that u can run 255 in the front and 275 in the rear. Check the classifieds for my latest offer.

tmonttt

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Junior, out of curiousity, do you run OEM plastic wheel wells and the plastic underbody?

Naf

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If you want to run 275/305 you will need to push the fenders out.

Also Have those wheels available for purchase.

1" wider fenders will get them all to fit...

I ran that before i wanted to go 305/325...

Junior-1

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So far they are up there. A little trimmed though.
Up front I have the splitter so the rubber wicker was trimmed off the bumper so everything sits flush.
From the front of the splitter to the front wheels is smooth underneath...