BorHor;895008 said:What is the point to having a fat tire in front? (no sarcasm here)
Doward;895339 said:I'm thinking of going 255s up front, and 275s in the back - but I'm worried about increasing the potential to hydroplane in the rain. Also, 275s all the way around just looks mean as hell and GRIPS the road.
improved;895256 said:In general, is there a point where offset would be more beneficial than tire width?
Is it sound to assume then having the lowest offset(without extending the cars geometry) possible with the widest tire permissable is the right combo.
Matt-
improved;900270 said:The guy above is awesome, maybe I can ask his question more specifically. Technically, not in the right thread, the topic is an offshoot, which doesn't dictate it's own thread.
Option 1 - 265 35 18 on the front on a 18x9-38+ offset
Option 2 - 245 35 18(Maybe255 Depending on tire) with a 15mm spacer _________making it a 23+offset
Both have their benefits, but at what point does one outperform the other?
Cheers,
Matt-
tekdeus;900836 said:Notice the dirt and spray that you'd end up with all over the fender.
tekdeus;900836 said:Notice the dirt and spray that you'd end up with all over the fender.
Doward;901030 said:Ok, so here's what I've decided on:
2003 Cobra wheels, polished face, anthracite (call it grey) backing, 255/50/17s all the way around.
I WILL be getting a pair of 275/40/17 Nitto 555rs, that I'll install on 2 spare wheels I'll be getting (identical 2003 cobra wheels, gonna buy 6 at once) - I'll do my 'test fitting' on those - and if they work out, then I can replace the 255s with 275s when they are ready to be replaced.
Seems the smartest way to go about it. 255s will still be better than damn 225s!
Sawbladz;894749 said:Depends on the tire. If you run BFG's, they tend to run a bit wider than most others. I have 255's on a 9" and it has no stretch but this is not always the case. I would suggest a 9.5" rim or a 265 if you want a square shouldered tire.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/Sawbladz/PICT0024-1.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]
Your tire and wheel setup looks fantastic.
[QUOTE=Doward;901030]Ok, so here's what I've decided on:
2003 Cobra wheels, polished face, anthracite (call it grey) backing, 255/50/17s all the way around.
I WILL be getting a pair of 275/40/17 Nitto 555rs, that I'll install on 2 spare wheels I'll be getting (identical 2003 cobra wheels, gonna buy 6 at once) - I'll do my 'test fitting' on those - and if they work out, then I can replace the 255s with 275s when they are ready to be replaced.
Seems the smartest way to go about it. 255s will still be better than damn 225s![/QUOTE]
I have seen some pics like that. They look good.
I will still go with the JZA80 wheel, possibly 17 x 8 all the way around with 245's. It will be better than stock, and people that actually have the 17 x 9.5 for sale, they often act stupid. Like the wheel was made of gold or something.