245 -------> 275 Tire Size
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245 -------> 275 Tire Size
Hey folks,
Been doin' some research and couldn't find a straight answer. So I apologize if this is a repeat.
Basically I have the factory 245 size tire in the rear and want to thrown on a 275. However common sense tells me I'll have more traction but the handling will suck because I'll have tire roll.
Wanted to get some perspectives on this subject (flaming encouraged)
Been doin' some research and couldn't find a straight answer. So I apologize if this is a repeat.
Basically I have the factory 245 size tire in the rear and want to thrown on a 275. However common sense tells me I'll have more traction but the handling will suck because I'll have tire roll.
Wanted to get some perspectives on this subject (flaming encouraged)
245/45-18 and 275/40-18 have the same size sidewall. Why would you have more tire roll if the tires are mounted on a proper width wheel.
Btw, I don't like the feel of a lt of the softer sidewall 275's mounted on anything less than a 9.5 inch wide wheel ( V12, Invo, 452)
Btw, I don't like the feel of a lt of the softer sidewall 275's mounted on anything less than a 9.5 inch wide wheel ( V12, Invo, 452)
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I run the stock 18x18.5" Touring v2 rim with 265-35-18 sized tires and they fit great. I've run the 275-35-18 tires in the past and they bulge out way more than I like.
The 265-35-18 tire is .78" wider and .67" shorter than the 245-45-18 tire
If you are running an 8" wide rim you may want to go with the 255-40-18 tire
The 255-40-18 tire is .65" wider and .3" shorter than the 245-45-18 tire
Hope this helps
The 265-35-18 tire is .78" wider and .67" shorter than the 245-45-18 tire
If you are running an 8" wide rim you may want to go with the 255-40-18 tire
The 255-40-18 tire is .65" wider and .3" shorter than the 245-45-18 tire
Hope this helps
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I have the 2006 stock wheels. So, no, they aren't "proper size." But I had a friend suggest that set up, 245s in front and 275 in the rear. And wanted to know the dangers/benefits.
So, still... No one has answered the intended questions.
EDIT: Pro and Cons of 275s on a 2006 STOCK wheel.
So, still... No one has answered the intended questions.
EDIT: Pro and Cons of 275s on a 2006 STOCK wheel.
Last edited by TheWoods; Nov 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM.
I have the 2006 stock wheels. So, no, they aren't "proper size." But I had a friend suggest that set up, 245s in front and 275 in the rear. And wanted to know the dangers/benefits.
So, still... No one has answered the intended questions.
EDIT: Pro and Cons of 275s on a 2006 STOCK wheel.
So, still... No one has answered the intended questions.
EDIT: Pro and Cons of 275s on a 2006 STOCK wheel.
Cons: Wider tire patch for higher chance of hydroplaning, heavier tire.
What else you want to know?
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On an 06 rear wheel, pass, wait till you can buy proper size wheels
Hydroplaning, LOL, almost an unmeasurable difference.
Hydroplaning, LOL, almost an unmeasurable difference.
Last edited by terrasmak; Nov 21, 2012 at 11:35 PM.