09-12-2011, 10:45 AM
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Plus size 17" rear tires?
Is anyone running wider tires then stock on there 17" twist wheels? I''d like to go to a 265 or something but I don't want to rub.
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09-12-2011, 11:16 AM
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I guess the first question would be why? Great deal on tires? Look? or???
Plus sizing in front helps reduce understeer... plus sizing rears will increase understeer (not a desirable thing).
To answer your question though, I don't recall knowing anyone who plus sized the rears for everyday driving. Maybe all around (along w/ fronts) but not rears alone.
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09-12-2011, 11:38 AM
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Plus sizing generally has more negatives than positives. If you want wider, get new wheels and tires. Otherwise you'll likely spend more money in the long run by wearing out your tires quicker on the stock wheels.
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09-12-2011, 12:00 PM
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The tire manufacturer will list the recommended wheel widths for a given tire size. I would stay within this range. Whether they rub or not will depend on your wheel offset.
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09-12-2011, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DenverSteve
Plus sizing generally has more negatives than positives. If you want wider, get new wheels and tires. Otherwise you'll likely spend more money in the long run by wearing out your tires quicker on the stock wheels.
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Why would they wear quicker?
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09-12-2011, 03:06 PM
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Wow, I underestimated you all's sensibility. I'll let you know how it goes.
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09-12-2011, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pat
Why would they wear quicker?
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Tires will cup or bulge if they are too wide or narrow for a wheel. As stated above, tire/wheel sizes are optimized and some deviation is acceptable too much will cause too rapid, and or, uneven wear. Both of which prematurely wear the tires and effect handling.
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09-12-2011, 03:35 PM
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I agree 100% with that, Steve. However adding just 2 cm to the section width shouldn't be too big of a difference, should it? I realize it may not be ideal, but I doubt it'll really wear that unevenly assuming proper pressure and alignment.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=198
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