[Z06] g-Force KDW-2 questions

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Jul 16, 2005 | 10:39 AM

JoeZ

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g-Force KDW-2 questions

I see people posting how much they love the KDW-2s, but how do they fit them on stock wheels? I want to do them in 275 front but they largest they make is 255. Are they worth getting at 255 front? I mean would that make a huge problem or anything? Would I lose alot of traction in the front?

I only daily drive and auto-X, and am new to it at that.

Jul 16, 2005 | 10:57 AM

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I think going to a smaller tire, especially up front, would hurt your cornering capabilities while running autoX..
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Jul 17, 2005 | 05:32 AM

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will a 275/40/17 front and 295/35/18 rear cause any problems? TCS or AH? Speedo?

Looking at the KDs also and they seem to fit the bill...

Jul 19, 2005 | 01:33 AM

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ordered some Kumho MXs in 275/40/17 front and 295/35/18 rear.

Hopefully they'll work nicely!!

Jul 19, 2005 | 12:14 PM

t56gen3

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I have a friend that runs those....no problems at all. Actually I like the way the 275 fills the front wells better.

Jul 20, 2005 | 09:47 PM

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thats exactly whats on mine, (the kumos), id like the BFG better, personal preference, but they would have to be the correct style, so i guess im screwed

The Kumos are actually better than I expected, but unfortunately, the dude I bought it from was running 44psi all around! I didnt catch it for a few thousand miles (slack on my part) and it killed my rear tires in the center. About .125 tread left...

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Jul 21, 2005 | 08:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeZ

will a 275/40/17 front and 295/35/18 rear cause any problems? TCS or AH? Speedo?

Looking at the KDs also and they seem to fit the bill...

I'm running the KD's with the sizes mentioned. Perfect fit! Love the cornering abilities

Jul 25, 2005 | 12:50 PM

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I also have the 275/295 KD BFG tires but, the Gooodyear Supercar works better at the autocross races. Great street tire but, that's all they are, a street tire in my opinion.