whats the biggest tire for my rims?
01-04-2003, 11:09 AM
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whats the biggest tire for my rims? i have a 99 ws6 and would like o know what is the widdest tire i can fit on them?? 285? 315?
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01-04-2003, 02:21 PM
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Re: whats the biggest tire for my rims? no problem sharin a thread! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> i think u can fit 315/35 do they make 335's?
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Re: whats the biggest tire for my rims? What is the biggest or best size tire for 18x9.5 with a 54mm offset???? Could use some help on that. Not trying to steal your thread, but I figured since our questions are close to same then it would be ok. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: whats the biggest tire for my rims? With that 18x9.5 you will need a 35 profile. Since the profile is so low, I wouldn't go over 285. Anything over that and handling will begin to suffer. 275 or 285 will do plenty if they are on the front. If you are referring to the rear, get the 18x10.5 as they will comfortable hold a 295 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Don't expect spectactular light to light traction from a 35 or lower profile on the rear, but there will be a noticeable difference in cornering ability (always nice). These sidewalls don't flex much so when you're cornering hard and they let go, THEY LET GO! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
Hope this helps.
Don't expect spectactular light to light traction from a 35 or lower profile on the rear, but there will be a noticeable difference in cornering ability (always nice). These sidewalls don't flex much so when you're cornering hard and they let go, THEY LET GO! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
Hope this helps.
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Re: whats the biggest tire for my rims? You can run 285/40-17 all the way around, on the stock 17" wheels, even with the car lowered.
They give a little better cornering traction and look good too.
The pics shown here are KDWs 285/40-17 at all four corners (great tires .. especially for the price). The car is 1.5" lower than stock, using Bilstein Springs & shocks.
Gordon
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They give a little better cornering traction and look good too.
The pics shown here are KDWs 285/40-17 at all four corners (great tires .. especially for the price). The car is 1.5" lower than stock, using Bilstein Springs & shocks.
Gordon
www.provenperformanceconcepts.com
<img src="http://www.provenperformanceconcepts.com/PPC%20BANNER%20468x60.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.provenperformanceconcepts.com/NED040502%20003MED.jpg" alt=" - " />