Will this tire combo work?
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Racer
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Will this tire combo work?
I've got 275/40/17's on the front but I found a good deal on some new rears. Right now i have 295/35/18 on back but the new tires will be 295/30/18. Will there be any effect from the gap in profile front and rear? anyone run the same size combo..Michelin Pilot Sports at a great price so i want to make sure before i pull the trigger
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Palm Coast, FL
I measured mine and here are the results, of course these are "worn" tire heights.
Hope this helps:
standard front - 275/40/17's = 24.5"
street slick - 295/35/18/s = 25.5 (i run these with NO pressure sensor) but have no issues with traction control reducing power because of the difference in height
standard rear - 285/40/18/s = 26.25
295/30/18's = ? (might be pushing it ...)
Hope this helps:
standard front - 275/40/17's = 24.5"
street slick - 295/35/18/s = 25.5 (i run these with NO pressure sensor) but have no issues with traction control reducing power because of the difference in height
standard rear - 285/40/18/s = 26.25
295/30/18's = ? (might be pushing it ...)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Raleigh Suburbs
Well the problem is you want some rake in the car front to back not only for looks but also for handling. If you go 295/30 & 275/40 on 18's and 17's respectfully, you are going to loose the advantage of the rake.
