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Old 12-03-2007 | 05:37 PM
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I am wondering what it would take to get 305s on all 4 corners? I am thinking that I just need spacers, fender rolled and the right offset wheels. Has anyone done this yet or know if there is something that I am missing in all this?

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Old 12-03-2007 | 05:49 PM
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the only 305 tires i know are 305/35/18s and they are 26.4 or something inches tall and drag radials.. a 305/30/18 would be about an inch shorter..

Youd want something around stock heignt 25.5 inches and i really think 295/35s would be pushing it but could be done with the correct offset.. Theyd probably still rub in the front when turning though.

what size wheels are you talking about
Old 12-03-2007 | 05:54 PM
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People run 315's on all four corners on the right wheels. Just FYI.
Old 12-03-2007 | 06:04 PM
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I am not sure which wheel I am going to go with yet. I just want to get as much rubber as I can to keep me in the corner without breaking the bank.
Old 12-04-2007 | 07:04 PM
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I'm in the process of getting 315s on all 4 corners.

One of the biggest challenges you will have is gettting street tires, particularly at this time of year.

Certain wheels, for example, ZR1s are availaible in both 17x11 in 50 offset and 17x11 in 36 offset.

If your ride is lowered, the task becomes more diffucult with the following possible mods:
(1) BMFH, (2) fender rolls, (3) wheel spacers, etc.
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ok well your going to have problems with 305s.. although if you can find a wheel with the right offset in 18x10.5s you could use 315/30 falken rt615s or nitto nt-01s.. i ran the falkens on the back and theyre a great street/track tire.
Old 12-04-2007 | 09:39 PM
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would 315's on all 4 corners be suitable for a daily driver or would I just be crazy? I am trying to get as much cornering capability out of the car w/out lowering. I am going to be driving to UH in downtown Houston and the roads are horrible. I already lost a brake caliper bolt that wasn't torqued properly by the mechanic because of those roads.
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why?....why would you do this...your handling and ride comfort would be out the door..
Old 12-05-2007 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
People run 315's on all four corners on the right wheels. Just FYI.
But it sticks out to much, and kicks up rocks across the doors and paint
Old 12-05-2007 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Cherub
would 315's on all 4 corners be suitable for a daily driver or would I just be crazy? I am trying to get as much cornering capability out of the car w/out lowering. I am going to be driving to UH in downtown Houston and the roads are horrible. I already lost a brake caliper bolt that wasn't torqued properly by the mechanic because of those roads.
Uh if you want a new paint job....You need fender flares or somthing for them



The only people who run them are on road racing cars or autocross cars, and they only put them on at the track if they drive it there and take them off to go home...If you value your paint
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if your wanting look or feel then you def dont want the same size tire all around. your tires will most likely stick out of the fenders on the front making it look like one of those lowriders with whitelines and gold 100000000 spoke wheels.

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Old 12-05-2007 | 11:01 AM
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315s x 4 look great to me. ..kinda like your car is on steriods....



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