255/40/18 on all fours, PICS??
04-26-2007, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mw9
what offset are you running. I have a touring and was thinking on doing this too. Either 255/265, haven't decided.
18x9 20 offset. No need for wider unless bling is your priority. I'm also on zeals and have cusco sways, cusco front a-arms and battleversion rear arms. I'm lowered 1.5 inches with 1.5 camber all around.
Those who say that the don't NEED wider tires are OK in my books. Go with the 255/40's. You will NOT be disappointed.
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04-26-2007, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dubbzdiggler
I think for track applications, if you go same size all the way around with a really wide tire, then that's good, but for everyday driving, I think most people on here are going with same size all the way around because they are cheap and want to be able to rotate and have tires last longer. I know people don't like buying tires all the time, but why wouldn't you want a staggered set up, it looks much better to have a wider tire on a rear wheel drive sports car...RX8 looks ghoulish with same size skinny tires all the way around.
On that note, why buy a 350 in the first place? if bling is your thing, why buy a very good handling car? The 350 is not a bling machine, nor is it a drag car. It can be made as such, but there are better cars to start with. What it is is a fun car on the street and a great car on the track. A balanced car is more fun everywhere. Being able to rotate is nice, but that's not the main reason.
04-26-2007, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tubbs
On that note, why buy a 350 in the first place? if bling is your thing, why buy a very good handling car? The 350 is not a bling machine, nor is it a drag car. It can be made as such, but there are better cars to start with. What it is is a fun car on the street and a great car on the track. A balanced car is more fun everywhere. Being able to rotate is nice, but that's not the main reason.
04-26-2007, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
So why not keep the width the same front to back while staggering height using different aspect ratios. This would further improve track performance because the thinner sidewall on the front will help with turn in and sidewall flex. 255/35/18 and 255/40/18 would be a better combo IMO
Then I don't see the reason to have a thicker rear. Neutrality is the name of the game. I like to be able to control the rear, as much as the front.
04-26-2007, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Tubbs
Then I don't see the reason to have a thicker rear. Neutrality is the name of the game. I like to be able to control the rear, as much as the front.
04-26-2007, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyloose
The staggered tire sizes are to even out the inconsistencies that the car has because of the front weight bias. I can see what you're saying though, and I agree with it. It's easier to fight that weight bias when you get the same reaction from each corner as far as the limit on the tires. Takes the confusion out one of the (many) factors that determine how the car handles.
For the average Joe Shmoe it's easier to regain control of a car that's plowing straight instead of spinning like a top.
04-26-2007, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Nihilation
I think the staggered setup was more to give the Z understeer traits that the governments believes each car needs to have for safety. For the average Joe Shmoe it's easier to regain control of a car that's plowing straight instead of spinning like a top.
For the average Joe Shmoe it's easier to regain control of a car that's plowing straight instead of spinning like a top.I'm going for 18x10 with 265's in the future.
04-26-2007, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Nihilation
Sweet, I'd love to run the Advan A048's 265/35's on the street and track but I don't have the guts nor cash flow to support it, lol.
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