315s all around
315s all around Notice a lack of posts, so here goes.
I've posted this on the other forum and have had a few responses there but would like to ask again on opinions on running 315/35/17s front and back. I have 17x10.5 wheels on back with 315 Yoko 032As. I trial fitted the rears on the front and they fit pretty good, the tires are flush with the fender tops and could really use about a 1/4 inch or so more backspacing but I think that that would give me some rubbing at full lock on my brake ducting. My question is this, would the 315s make enough of a difference to offset the cost of the two new wheels{180.00 a piece}? Also to the people that are running 315s, do you ever have clearence problems at the top of the fender during hard transitions especially when hitting bumps. I rolled one tire up on a ramp to flex the suspension as much as I could and the tire did not hit, will it?
I've posted this on the other forum and have had a few responses there but would like to ask again on opinions on running 315/35/17s front and back. I have 17x10.5 wheels on back with 315 Yoko 032As. I trial fitted the rears on the front and they fit pretty good, the tires are flush with the fender tops and could really use about a 1/4 inch or so more backspacing but I think that that would give me some rubbing at full lock on my brake ducting. My question is this, would the 315s make enough of a difference to offset the cost of the two new wheels{180.00 a piece}? Also to the people that are running 315s, do you ever have clearence problems at the top of the fender during hard transitions especially when hitting bumps. I rolled one tire up on a ramp to flex the suspension as much as I could and the tire did not hit, will it?
Re: 315s all around Well, how bout it? Would the 315s be worth the effort? Somebody has got to have first hand knowledge. I no longer put many miles on it so as long as they would last 20-30K miles or so I would be fine. The only thing I'm worried about would be the fitment issues I was asking about and the extra weight of the bigger rims and tires as opposed to the hopefull gains in traction. Would they maybe get rid of a little front end push. Also is this a good idea for all around better handleing {track days,fun in the mountains} or is it mostly going to be for AutoX?
Re: 315s all around Yes, I would do it if I didnt daily drive my car. It will get rid of the push, and it may make it a little loose. It is going to take some track time and testing to figure out. Not that big of a deal, But just make sure that you take the time to do it right.
The added weight of the bigger wheel is not that much. Think, its a no brainer for us to put the 11" rims on the rear, why not all the way around?
The added weight of the bigger wheel is not that much. Think, its a no brainer for us to put the 11" rims on the rear, why not all the way around?
