Wheel/Tire Combination - Acceptable?
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Wheel/Tire Combination - Acceptable?
I am about to pull the trigger on the following setup for my 1999 Convertible. I have read countless threads and I believe these will work perfectly on my car (without affecting traction control system, speedometer, etc.).
Wheels:
18x9.5 (57mm offset)
19x11 (65mm offset)
Tires: Nitto Invo
265/35/18
285/35/19
Will I be OK with this setup? Thanks, John
Wheels:
18x9.5 (57mm offset)
19x11 (65mm offset)
Tires: Nitto Invo
265/35/18
285/35/19
Will I be OK with this setup? Thanks, John
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From: Rochester NY
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Not sure why people go with 9.5 in front, to each his own, but I think the handling is better with the stock width. Anyway, if you're going to go with 9.5s, run a 275/35. closer diameter to stock. the 265 is 1/2" smaller.
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Yes you will be ok. You don't have to have the biggest tires
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I agree with LightFighter. 255s are all you need up front...C5s don't understeer, even with the stock 245s. The 255/40 is also almost exactly same diameter as stock. Not so with the 265/35 as already mentioned.
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I am about to pull the trigger on the following setup for my 1999 Convertible. I have read countless threads and I believe these will work perfectly on my car (without affecting traction control system, speedometer, etc.).
Wheels:
18x9.5 (57mm offset)
19x11 (65mm offset)
Tires: Nitto Invo
265/35/18
285/35/19
Will I be OK with this setup? Thanks, John
Wheels:
18x9.5 (57mm offset)
19x11 (65mm offset)
Tires: Nitto Invo
265/35/18
285/35/19
Will I be OK with this setup? Thanks, John
Last edited by TwinTurbo_C5; Jun 9, 2010 at 08:17 PM. Reason: more infor