maximum sidewall

jchammond · 02-14-2020, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TobinH

Hi all,

I like to drive fast on all surfaces, including gravel.

I'd like to try running a 275/45-18 tire square on my base model 2016. Possible? Any problems outside of inaccurate speedo?

I'll need new wheels of course, so I'll have to figure out an offset that will keep the tires inside the fenders and free throughout the suspension movement. Guidance please?

Thanks,
Tobin.

Any particular brand or compound tire you looking at?
Sounds like you need an all terrain tire; at minimum-an open shoulder A/S

SouthArk370Z · 02-14-2020, 06:54 AM

Tires alone aren't going to do you a lot of good. The reason the tires are losing contact is because, among other things, your shocks are too weak and allowing the tires to fly up in the air. The "chatter" is because the tires are bouncing; weak shocks. It is more involved than just shocks - lots of suspension threads on this site.

Rusty · 02-14-2020, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Tires alone aren't going to do you a lot of good. The reason the tires are losing contact is because, among other things, your shocks are too weak and allowing the tires to fly up in the air. The "chatter" is because the tires are bouncing; weak shocks. It is more involved than just shocks - lots of suspension threads on this site.

I was going to say something close to what you said. But he has his heart set on tires only. So I let it go.

TobinH · 02-14-2020, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I was going to say something close to what you said. But he has his heart set on tires only. So I let it go.

I definitely don't! suspension is next, I just need tires this season.

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