Is there a significant traction difference between 315 and 285 widths?
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Is there a significant traction difference between 315 and 285 widths? Is it really that much better for traction between a 285 and 315 width rear tire? I've seen 315s from behind, but if someone could post pics of 275s-195s, let me know. I want a meaty tire, but I think 315 may be a bit excessive. And what size rim would be ideal for 285s?
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Originally Posted by CrabhartLS1
a NT-555 in 275 will grip a hell of a lot better than some nameless 315.
. Interesting question, Id like to hear more input on this please 
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if they're the same tire, then the 315 would grip better, but it would also hydroplane more. Then again, once you get radials, hydroplaning is just a way of life, so what does it matter?
Only thing would be price of a 275 vs. a 315.
Only thing would be price of a 275 vs. a 315.
A wider tire of the EXACT same brand should grip better, based upon the fact of the avaialble rubber sitting on the ground . . .
Now if the two tires are on the same width rim the added rubber may be totally wasted.
Technically yes, but still not guarantee, and the hydroplaning is an issue, and driving in the snow would be a PITA. Wider is not always better . .
Now if the two tires are on the same width rim the added rubber may be totally wasted.
Technically yes, but still not guarantee, and the hydroplaning is an issue, and driving in the snow would be a PITA. Wider is not always better . .
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Originally Posted by AltedZ
Ya but I think he was asking if a NT-555 in 275 is gonna grip just about as good as a 315 . Interesting question, Id like to hear more input on this please
. Interesting question, Id like to hear more input on this please So basically IMO, a 315 will grab harder than a 275...........And will look a hell of a lot better.
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Thanks guys!
::starts saving for wheels and tires::
Has anyone ever widened the stock salad shooters to 11" in the rear? I'd like to have a sleeper... sort of Or I'll just go to Prostars w/ 315 KDs or Nitto DRs in the back and something like a 245 or 275 up front.
::starts saving for wheels and tires::
Has anyone ever widened the stock salad shooters to 11" in the rear? I'd like to have a sleeper... sort of
Or I'll just go to Prostars w/ 315 KDs or Nitto DRs in the back and something like a 245 or 275 up front. 
Originally Posted by 00silverz28
how would 315's fit on a 10" wide wheel? I've got 275's on them now and they just don't seem wide enough. These are the nitto drag radials
Originally Posted by fastlt1
How about 335/30R18? Saw on a Viper today. Looked badass.
I got 275's on 18's in the rear and 245's on 17's in the front of my C5! I will be changing that to 315's in the rear and 275's on the front when I get some extra money. I plan on sticking with 17's up front and 18's in the back.
