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Old 07-18-14, 02:19 PM
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my only concern personally is upsizing. It give the tire a smaller diameter and makes the car look a bit funny to me. Its a .3" drop in front from 26.1 to 28.8" and the rear is worse at 26.0 to 25.6". My issue is the front and making the wheel gap bigger in front. I think the understeer is gone with the new rear F sport bar so I think I am going to stay with stock sizes.
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Originally Posted by kirk200
+1 here as well... my 2014 came with Michelin Pilot Sports... once I wear through those I will be upgrading to Michelin Pilot Super Sports (and probably going with the plus-sized versions as well)

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I have these as well, pretty happy with them! They grip really well, but haven't had the chance to try them out in the rain or cold (two things AZ lacks LOL).
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
my only concern personally is upsizing. It give the tire a smaller diameter and makes the car look a bit funny to me. Its a .3" drop in front from 26.1 to 28.8" and the rear is worse at 26.0 to 25.6". My issue is the front and making the wheel gap bigger in front. I think the understeer is gone with the new rear F sport bar so I think I am going to stay with stock sizes.
It does make a very small difference in wheel gap, but the difference is only half of what you think it is. A 0.3" difference in tire height is only going to make a 0.15" difference in gap between the fenders...and the car will sit 0.15" lower. IMO the difference is negligible, but then again I personally don't care too much about stance or gaps compared to most people.
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Having been the manager of a tire center at a major warehouse retailer, the Bridgestone RE-11 is the way to go if your'e looking for a great performance tire at a fair price - hands down. Michelin also makes great tires.
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Originally Posted by Gymkata
It does make a very small difference in wheel gap, but the difference is only half of what you think it is. A 0.3" difference in tire height is only going to make a 0.15" difference in gap between the fenders...and the car will sit 0.15" lower. IMO the difference is negligible
I agree, and just to add, The tread depth of a new tire is roughly .3" (so .6" in OD), so what we are really saying is a new 245/35/19 tire will in reality be taller than a worn 225/40/19 tire. IOW, in the real world - NO DIFFERENCE!

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