jenablist

I got a 2008 Z51

I am in the process of upgrading to a wide body, the wheels will come in 19x10.5 and 20x13.

Whats the best tyre and widest patch I can go for?

So far I found the Toyo T1R but those only come 275 front which is lower than the 285+ I was hoping to fit
Nitto invo which i had bad feedbacks about..and fit really bent / \ on a 10.5rim


I was hoping some R888 but I could not find anything for the rear 20" tyre
Anyone can help me find a good tyre to fit

ls1121

Phila. huh? I think it's spelled T I R E S .

FlipRay

Maybe he's british/euro/aussie/kiwi...thats how English people spell it.

djbrun

FYI,

My PS2 325 tires were way too narrow for a 13" rim. Nitto tires run narrow, I am thinking a 345 Nitto would fit good on a 12.5" rim

jenablist

yea Nitto fit narro and I don't like them for that... maybe I should try the Cup tires but are $$$ ... anyone with experience on those?

HOXXOH

Two questions.
1. What is your reasoning for calling a wide body an upgrade?
2. What is the primary need for extra wide large diameter wheels?

jenablist

thats the dimensions LOMA recommended to get a flush stance and style I was looking for.

Actually turn in should improve, stability will improve and I can fit 285 or 295 front and 345 rear for the most contact patch for the twin turbo to bite on in the streets.

for the road corse i got a specific set

are you going to enlighten me now ?

HOXXOH

Sure. It was just surprising that you would want extra wide large diameter wheels unless it was just for show, because when you mentioned Invos, that eliminated a road course reason. If it's just for show, then by all means do whatever pleases you.

However, assuming you want more straight line traction, going wide and large won't solve your problem. The contact patch will remain the same size at the same pressure, regardless of the tire size. Only the shape of the contact patch will change. Traction is best when the length of the shape is pointed in the direction of travel. Wider tires increase the length of the shape sideways and reduce the forward traction. Additionally, short sidewalls don't allow the shape to change easily upon acceleration.

For more street traction, you'd be better off with a LG axle kit and 15" wheels. Then get racing tires in the compound to suit the surfaces you drive upon. You spent a few bucks to get a TT setup, so follow it up with the suspension mods, tires, and wheels to make it work well.

jenablist

Still going back to the main question... tyre wise considering a Front 19"x10.5 and Rear 20"x13 ..
anything beside the Toyo T1R which come in 275fr and 345 rear for the streets?

jenablist

Found P Zeros can do 285/30/19 and 345/25/20.. let me call my bank