315s in back?
315s in back? I ordered some 17x11 rims for the rear, and 17x9 for the front. Anyway, I have some brand new 275/40/R17 Ecsta Supras for the front, and plan to put BFG Drags on the rear. The problem is, the front tires are going to be a full inch taller than the rears!
What have you guys done to solve this? My guy at discount says there are no front tires avail with a smaller profile to match, in the 275 width. He says a 245/40/R17 would be perfect though. But I doubt I could swing a 245 tire on a 9" rim. I think it would look jacked up.
I am wondering what other people with 315s in back are doing. Thanks!
What have you guys done to solve this? My guy at discount says there are no front tires avail with a smaller profile to match, in the 275 width. He says a 245/40/R17 would be perfect though. But I doubt I could swing a 245 tire on a 9" rim. I think it would look jacked up.
I am wondering what other people with 315s in back are doing. Thanks!
Last edited by bomax; Nov 24, 2004 at 10:15 PM.
What the hell are the guys telling you. Get 275/40/R17 tires. Goodyear,BFG, ect they all make tires in this size.
I assume the rears are 315/35/R17
If you still have problems or questions PM me.
I assume the rears are 315/35/R17
If you still have problems or questions PM me.
Yea, thats what I have, 275/40/R17, Kumho Ecsta Supras. You are also correct on the rears. The issue is, according to the computer at Discount Tire, the front tires are a full inch taller than the rears. (40 sidewall vs 35 sidewall on the back).
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I just went to the calculator at discount tire direct, and put your tire sizes in there, and it is only .01 sidewall height difference between the two! Those two sizes are perfect! 275/40-17 front, and 315/35-17 rear! your money!
BTW...here is the link: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp
BTW...here is the link: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp
275mm/25.4cm=10.82"x0.40= 4.3307" x 2(sidewalls)= 8.66" total sidewall +17= 25.66" tall
315mm/25.4cm=12.40"x0.35= 4.34" x 2 =8.68 +17= 25.68" tall
they are the same size, there may be very very sligh variation due to tire brands
315mm/25.4cm=12.40"x0.35= 4.34" x 2 =8.68 +17= 25.68" tall
they are the same size, there may be very very sligh variation due to tire brands
Wow. I just checked out the calculator for myself. That is great!! I don't know what the guy was doing...must have been punching in 45 instead of 40. I told ya he didn't know what was going on. ;-)
Anyway, ls1tech to the rescue
Thanks!
Now if someone could just answer my other question in this thread.
(What is difference between BFG Drag Raidals, and the BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KD's)
Anyway, ls1tech to the rescue
Thanks!Now if someone could just answer my other question in this thread.
(What is difference between BFG Drag Raidals, and the BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KD's) Trending Topics
Drag radials are really for straight line racing......soft sidewalls and soft compound tread. The KD's is more of a street tire and will give you longer life.
A good compromise is Nitto DR's they have the stiffiest sidewalls out of all the Drag radials. And they actually handle through the twisties pretty well. But avoid the std Nitto's I heard they suck.
A good compromise is Nitto DR's they have the stiffiest sidewalls out of all the Drag radials. And they actually handle through the twisties pretty well. But avoid the std Nitto's I heard they suck.
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Originally Posted by 69TA
Drag radials are really for straight line racing......soft sidewalls and soft compound tread. The KD's is more of a street tire and will give you longer life.
A good compromise is Nitto DR's they have the stiffiest sidewalls out of all the Drag radials. And they actually handle through the twisties pretty well. But avoid the std Nitto's I heard they suck.
A good compromise is Nitto DR's they have the stiffiest sidewalls out of all the Drag radials. And they actually handle through the twisties pretty well. But avoid the std Nitto's I heard they suck.
I have KDs and they have worked out good. They wear pretty good too. As for hooking up Im not too sure yet since I haven't been to the track or done any racing since I put them on. Ive heard they do ok though
