Wheel and Tire question
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Burning Brakes
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That's a seriously sexy wheel. Thanks for sharing.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Newark Delaware
How is it moot? Are you that obsessed with being right?
The main point is the OP is changing tires. The OP may also consider changing wheels. The OP mentioned ride quality as being important. I'm letting him know what the difference between for example 275/40/18 PSS on original wheels and 275/35/19 PSS on new 19" wheels would be. I didn't think I would need to spell this out for you. Is it that complicated to comprehend?
The main point is the OP is changing tires. The OP may also consider changing wheels. The OP mentioned ride quality as being important. I'm letting him know what the difference between for example 275/40/18 PSS on original wheels and 275/35/19 PSS on new 19" wheels would be. I didn't think I would need to spell this out for you. Is it that complicated to comprehend?
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Wow... just wow. Your belligerence and ignorance is dumbfounding. I give up. You win. Bask in your glorious newfound e-peen. And enjoy your time on my block list.
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If you are keeping the stock size wheels, nothing wrong with keeping the stock size tires - only I would go with non-runflats. Much better ride, handling and price than the runflats, with the main disadvantage being if you have a flat you will not be able to drive a distance with zero pressure in the tires.
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There is still lots of tire choices in stock size. I just replaced the OEM run flats with Continental non run flats. Both ride and handling are dramatically improved. Since you value comfort over racing, I see no benefit in moving to larger wheels.
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also keep the weight of the rims in mind you are looking at if performance concerns you - rotating mass. People have regretted rim choices after the fact when they drive their car and notice this sensation or lack thereof.
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As the summer slips away, I'll be purchasing a new set of 'shoes and socks' for Eliza, my 2000 baby. I'm unsure whether to keep the stock size wheels and tires or if I should increase the fronts or the rears (or both). There are so many conflicting opinions out there. My car is completely stock and I absolutely do not want to sacrifice any ride quality or have any rubbing issues.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Please let me know your thoughts.
I get that sometimes you just want to change things up- but unless you're going to the track, OEM sizes seem to make the best sense- at least to me. Good luck-
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I went with the stock Z06 sizes with the Bridgestone 760's which is like the only tire choice in correct size. I have a base 97, and it rides, and drives great. Probably not much out there with a more compliant ride, which is actually much faster on bumpy roads, plus less rotating gyro mass. It is still a fun car to autocross with too. I wish there were many more tire choices in the spec size, but the Bridgestone's work very well all overall, and I'm happy with them.
Last edited by REDHOTS; Sep 9, 2017 at 04:25 PM.