17 inch high performance tires
3/26/07, 09:20 PM
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Rich, don't be looking to BFG KDW2's for ride. I put 18's on last year and now they're reserved for roadcoursing...where they're fantastic. But on the street....very noisy. The 20's I just put on (although not your cup of tea) are Bridgestone RE960's and they're super quiet and super smooth - which really surprised me considering the size & sidewall area.
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3/28/07, 08:10 PM
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3/28/07, 08:17 PM
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So you're saying that probably wouldn't be a good choice. I guess I'll wait until I burn up my Nitto's and then get the Bridgestone Pontenza 255/50 tires.
3/28/07, 08:25 PM
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I think it would make your fenderwell gap much larger, and you would definitely have to retune your vehicle for the different diameter (not a big deal since you already have a tuner, but it is a deal for those without).
Another good tire is the Michelin Pilot Sport's
(I have the A/S all season's, but there is also summer version). The tread rating for the A/S is 400, and I think they are in the same class as the RE960AS, but perhaps an even better tire than that. But, I am VERY happy with them. But, be prepared to spend some $$$ for them, as they are one of the most expensive tires made. Unless, of course, you find them on ebay, which is what I did
A lot goes in to your tire choice: brand, tread wear, all-season, etc. I suggest going to tire-rack and determining what type of tire you desire. I spent quite some time determining which tires to put on with my wheels, as treadwear was important, and so was the name.
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How to determine *approximate* diameter:
Tire size = x / y / z
x = width
y = % height
z = wheel diameter
1) x * y% = sidewall thickness in mm
2) multiply that number by 2 (to account for the other hemisphere's sidewall)
3) Divide by 25.4 (# mm in an inch)
4) Add z to this number
Or, go to tire rack, and look up your specific tire and tire size
Tire size = x / y / z
x = width
y = % height
z = wheel diameter
1) x * y% = sidewall thickness in mm
2) multiply that number by 2 (to account for the other hemisphere's sidewall)
3) Divide by 25.4 (# mm in an inch)
4) Add z to this number
Or, go to tire rack, and look up your specific tire and tire size
3/29/07, 04:33 PM
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If sticking with 17's, definately don't do 275/40's. Those are fox and sn95 tires, too small for 05+. 255/50's all around is good. 275/45's if you can find them all around would work. 255/50 and 275/50 staggered would work. If anyone needs it, I built a cool excel spreadsheet that calculates tire diameter, axle ratios, mph, rpms, etc. I'll email it to whoever wants it.
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