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Which tires? Brand and size? Continentals or Michelins?
No one will ever confuse you with someone who wanted 24's.
Haven't bought the tires yet because Im 5 weeks out before the wheels are complete. I think I will go with Michelin PS4's though. Thats what was on my current wheels and they performed well for all weather driving.
Haven't bought the tires yet because Im 5 weeks out before the wheels are complete. I think I will go with Michelin PS4's though. Thats what was on my current wheels and they performed well for all weather driving.
Michelin has two PS4's in 275/35-18 with almost identical specs but one costs ~8% more. The more expensive one is also wider by .3" and its tread depth is 9.5/32" instead of 9/32". Test results are exactly the same for both. One of the reasons I love Michelin is they do this all the time, especially with their PS4 and Super Sport's. ONE auto manufacturer requests some tiny alteration for their dedicated use and if Michelin likes it for some reason, they sell it right beside their original.
BTW Suspension Techniques of Clovis, Ca. used to make the 35 mm solid front sway bar (possibly for Strano too) for your car. Nothing better but you will need to reinforce the attachments to the car. A must for 10" wide wheels in front.
Through Nolathane USA (Nolathane Australia) available is a solid 35 mm front and solid 26 mm rear sway bar, without the expense of shipping from Australia. Extreme roll control, not harsh but NO body roll is an acquired (slot car) taste.
None what so ever dude! I wouldn't change anything about the wheels or tires. Go to my Instagram @ws6_3392 to see more pictures. Send me one of yours too.
I got the exact same Wheels with 275/35/18 front and 305/35/18 on the rear, what suspension are you using?
Sam Strano springs and sway bars, Koni shocks, and Dana S60 rear end.
did you have to roll the fenders? What size of drop did the strano springs net you?
I think I am going to go with the Koni Shocks/Strano Springs as well..
I am a bit worried about the wheels/tires not fitting. I have about 3" on clearance on the back from tire the fender with overlap and about 2" on the front with the potential for it to tuck a tiny bit.
Only been in the car game for about 2 months(Newbie), its been a wild ride haha... This has got to be the toughest choice.. I hope it all works out
Haven't bought the tires yet because Im 5 weeks out before the wheels are complete. I think I will go with Michelin PS4's though. Thats what was on my current wheels and they performed well for all weather driving.
Consider PS4's in 285/35-18 square too. Not as dramatic a look, but dynamically great. Miata-like transient response. On my full-frame F body, over 1G lateral acceleration. GM used 275/40-17 OEM trying to maximize handling in 98. 285/40-18 in PS4's is the vastly better 2023 version. No PS4's in 17's
did you have to roll the fenders? What size of drop did the strano springs net you?
I think I am going to go with the Koni Shocks/Strano Springs as well..
I am a bit worried about the wheels/tires not fitting. I have about 3" on clearance on the back from tire the fender with overlap and about 2" on the front with the potential for it to tuck a tiny bit.
Only been in the car game for about 2 months(Newbie), its been a wild ride haha... This has got to be the toughest choice.. I hope it all works out
Cheers!
No I didn't have to roll the fenders. I was afraid that I would so that is why I am running 315/30 on the rear instead of 315/35. With Strano springs he will tell you that there isn't exact amount of drop. All cars are different. Here are some pictures https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...ring-kits.html
I am running 285 on the front of mine. I had 275 for years but I wanted some more grip on the front.
No I didn't have to roll the fenders. I was afraid that I would so that is why I am running 315/30 on the rear instead of 315/35. With Strano springs he will tell you that there isn't exact amount of drop. All cars are different. Here are some pictures https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...ring-kits.html
I am running 285 on the front of mine. I had 275 for years but I wanted some more grip on the front.
Great photos!
Nothing adds more grip on the front than the solid 1 3/8" sway bar combined with 285/30-18 unless you go to 305/315 front and the 1 3/8" solid front bar. The 285 has the advantage of being a 25.2" tall tire. Ideal. The 305 or 315 is taller (higher center of gravity). Tiny difference but everything that lowers the CoG helps the handling.
Just got my wheels mounted on my trans am because of this guy…loved how it looked on his SOM, so I did the same lol. What much of a drop did you do on the car? I might have completely copied you, down to the same tires 😂 2000 ws6 21k 2nd owner and lovin it!
06-16-2023, 06:47 AM
