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245/285 tires for ISF...how does it affect handling?

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Old 07-08-11, 04:35 PM
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I have no issues with 245 and 275. Gotta love the nitto nt05
Old 07-08-11, 05:25 PM
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i have invos on my 20s in 245/285 and thing it handles normal, the tires are not a racing tire but they are quiet and lock up well. I have RE-11's on my stock wheels in 235/265 that i put on drive to the track, beat it and come home and put my invos back on. RE-11s are sick, handle GREAT and have awesome dry/wet track ability but they do not last at all. I used to daily them on my ITR and maybe get 10k rotating them.
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I've run Verdesteins in 245/275 for the last 15,000 miles great performance and I feel meet or exceed my experience with stock PS2s.

Sidewall stiffness will make all the difference regardless of width.
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IMO we need to make a clear separate of those who are referencing track use and referencing daily driver use

Deviating from OEM spec only makes sense if you understand what you know you are doing (big difference from just knowing what you are doing)
Even in same tire size, different tires exhibit very different behaviors (at 0mi, at 5000mi life, at 10k, 15k, etc)
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Originally Posted by Fapout
I just ordered a set of the 245/285 combo for my buddy's ISF. We went with the Hankook Ventus V12s, I'll let you know my feelings about these tires once they are mounted.
How are the Hankook Ventus V12's holding up? I'm considering getting the same setup. I have 8/32 tread left on my fronts, but rolling on a spare tire in the rear, so I'm in the market for tires.
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