Does anyone know of any issue with running 8.5 front and 10.5 rear? I just got my GT-7s in those sizes and I didn't think to ask earlier.

Thanks in advance,

Jasz

 

no, there's not a problem running wheels in these sizes (I **almost** bought some LE37T's a while back 19x8.5 +22 and 19x10.5 +35) - since then I learned more about the understeer issue and how it is key on this car (and the G) to keep the difference in width between the front and rear wheels to a minimum in order to keep a neutral handling vehicle - you're setup may be great in a straightline, but you will feel understeer increased when cornering/tracking at high speeds... that's why many owners have chosen wheels that were only 1in or less difference in width (some are running the same size all the way around)... but on the plus side, it will look SICK with that fat meat in the rear!

 

18x8.5 Front 19x9.5 Rear??
As far as the overall height of the tires, seems that one way to keep the size difference would be to have 18" front and 19" in rear. I'm not sure the exact sizes that would fit best, maybe 245/40/R18 and 275/35R19. Both of these sizes are available in a Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. The overall tire Diam would be 25.7" and 26.6" almost the same as stock, but more width and lower profile.

Anyone have this kind of setup or please comment on how you think this would work and if it would look ok, seems the best way to avoid the big truck tire look with a 45 profile tire.

Thanks!

 

Thanks for the help. What is understeer and is there any bad effect of that when cornering at high speed?

 

The tendency for a vehicle, when negotiating a corner, to turn less sharply than the driver intends. The front end wants to run wide in a turn. To correct this problem, the suspension needs to be stiffer in the front or softer in the rear. A front-engine vehicle has a natural tendency to plow straight ahead on turns (i.e., understeer) unless its suspension is adjusted to counteract it. Sometimes called "push." Also see roll understeer

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