Going from 315s to 335s, Yes or NO?!
01-16-2009, 03:55 PM
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Going from 315s to 335s, Yes or NO?! My current 315/35R17 Sumitomo's are shot and was thinking about upgrading to a little better and wider tire, Kumho Escta XS 335/35R17. I'd be mounting them on the same chrome ZR1 17X11s.
I have a fews concerns:
1. I know many have 335s and after searching most seem to do the BFH trick, but that I all need for them to fit? Do I really need an adjustable panhard?
2. The Kumho 335 are 4lbs heavier per tire, how much will this affect performance? I heard different theories relating to rotational weight etc. Of course I don't want to hurt performance drastically...
Please give thoughts/ideas/opinions... Thx
I have a fews concerns:
1. I know many have 335s and after searching most seem to do the BFH trick, but that I all need for them to fit? Do I really need an adjustable panhard?
2. The Kumho 335 are 4lbs heavier per tire, how much will this affect performance? I heard different theories relating to rotational weight etc. Of course I don't want to hurt performance drastically...
Please give thoughts/ideas/opinions... Thx
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I did very lil BFH mod, removed bumpstop comp., but glad I had a adj. panhard bar. Otherwise there may have been issues. These are 335 Hoosiers by the way. Love the way they look and this is the 2nd camaro I put them on with 50mm offset 17x11 zr1's And they fit easier on this camaro then on my old 1999 so could go good for u, or worse. U never know.
01-16-2009, 09:03 PM
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After doing all the clearacing for my Nitto's315's I went to the Hoosiers 335/35/17 , i had to do a little work in the front area of the inner quarter , and yes you will need a adjustable pan hard rod. You will need ever bit of room you can get. But its worth it. Ill never go back to 315's
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After doing all the clearacing for my Nitto's315's I went to the Hoosiers 335/35/17 , i had to do a little work in the front area of the inner quarter , and yes you will need a adjustable pan hard rod. You will need ever bit of room you can get. But its worth it. Ill never go back to 315's
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I did very lil BFH mod, removed bumpstop comp., but glad I had a adj. panhard bar. Otherwise there may have been issues. These are 335 Hoosiers by the way. Love the way they look and this is the 2nd camaro I put them on with 50mm offset 17x11 zr1's And they fit easier on this camaro then on my old 1999 so could go good for u, or worse. U never know.
After doing all the clearacing for my Nitto's315's I went to the Hoosiers 335/35/17 , i had to do a little work in the front area of the inner quarter , and yes you will need a adjustable pan hard rod. You will need ever bit of room you can get. But its worth it. Ill never go back to 315's
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The car didnt feel slower, but I bet it def. dropped my 1/4 mile a lil bit. But Im going heads and cam this spring and with my 4200 stall, it will need all the tire I can throw at it. hahahah
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