Tires
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Le Mans Master
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From: Whitby Ont.
Tires
I have a chance at 2-275/35 18s, my car takes 275/40-18s. Will this be much of a difference ? I understand that there is 1"difference in height, it will mess my speedometer up I m thinking,and increase rpms at the same speed as now.Not sure if it is a good idea to take these or not, they are brand new, and the price is right.
Opinions please.
Thanks Al
Opinions please.
Thanks Al
Melting Slicks
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From: Yorktown Virginia
You will throw codes for Tcs I believe because of the reduced diameter. The computer factors in the difference from front to back and if there is too much the traction control and stability control wont work.
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From: Oak Hill Virginia
I've posted this a few times before. Hopefully this will answer your question.
Your rear tires MUST be a MINIMUM of .5" taller than your fronts or your tc/ah will be annoying as hell. It will kick in often and for no apparent reason. The stock fitament provides a 1.1" height difference between fronts and rears.
There are calculators out there; but if I remember correctly (someone correct me if I'm wrong) the formula for calculating the diameter of a tire is:
((Width X Aspect Ratio X 2) / 2540) + Rim Size
So... for example; If you wanted to run a 285/45/19 Tire on a 19" rim your height would be:
((285 X 45 X 2) / 2540) + 19 = ~29.1 Inches
Again; just make sure your rears are AT LEAST .5" higher than the fronts.
Your rear tires MUST be a MINIMUM of .5" taller than your fronts or your tc/ah will be annoying as hell. It will kick in often and for no apparent reason. The stock fitament provides a 1.1" height difference between fronts and rears.
There are calculators out there; but if I remember correctly (someone correct me if I'm wrong) the formula for calculating the diameter of a tire is:
((Width X Aspect Ratio X 2) / 2540) + Rim Size
So... for example; If you wanted to run a 285/45/19 Tire on a 19" rim your height would be:
((285 X 45 X 2) / 2540) + 19 = ~29.1 Inches
Again; just make sure your rears are AT LEAST .5" higher than the fronts.
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