help with tires
08-11-09, 10:48 PM
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help with tires
hey im not very familiar with tire sizes..... what tire sizes can i use? i just got some rims they are 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the rear.... thanks in advance
08-13-09, 09:59 PM
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Your question is extremely subjective. First, you'd have to answer every question Toshima asked. Are your fenders rolled/stretched? Then, depending on your situation, you need to figure out what you can fit.
08-13-09, 11:43 PM
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I ran 245 275 before with Dunlop Direzzas. Their sidewall has a stretched look so its not too different
There are many tire places that have tire deals on the 235 265 combo due to its popularity so look around
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08-14-09, 09:55 PM
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08-14-09, 10:11 PM
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I am currently running 235 265 and I would suggest that as well.
I ran 245 275 before with Dunlop Direzzas. Their sidewall has a stretched look so its not too different
There are many tire places that have tire deals on the 235 265 combo due to its popularity so look around
I ran 245 275 before with Dunlop Direzzas. Their sidewall has a stretched look so its not too different
There are many tire places that have tire deals on the 235 265 combo due to its popularity so look around
08-14-09, 10:43 PM
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it'll be stretched in comparison to the "right" tire size.
245 is what "should" be put on a 8.5 rim
275 is what "should" be put on 9.5 rim. But i would go with 285 since they will fit and give you a slight increase in traction.
If you are going to be buying tires why go smaller, thats less traction aka a downgrade.
245 is what "should" be put on a 8.5 rim
275 is what "should" be put on 9.5 rim. But i would go with 285 since they will fit and give you a slight increase in traction.
If you are going to be buying tires why go smaller, thats less traction aka a downgrade.
08-15-09, 07:53 AM
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or not. That is completely wrong. There is fine line between optimal traction and not. If you had 315's on the back of your SC with 175whp, based on your power and the size of the tires, weight of the tire alone will slow you down. Nobody listen to Ryeno, ever.
08-15-09, 09:22 AM
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As for handling: A staggered setup will promote understeer. If you really want to go for max handling then run the SAME tire and rim as wide as you can at every corner.
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08-15-09, 11:08 AM
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it'll be stretched in comparison to the "right" tire size.
245 is what "should" be put on a 8.5 rim
275 is what "should" be put on 9.5 rim. But i would go with 285 since they will fit and give you a slight increase in traction.
If you are going to be buying tires why go smaller, thats less traction aka a downgrade.
245 is what "should" be put on a 8.5 rim
275 is what "should" be put on 9.5 rim. But i would go with 285 since they will fit and give you a slight increase in traction.
If you are going to be buying tires why go smaller, thats less traction aka a downgrade.
Where did you get this "Right" tire size from?