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Originally Posted by xbigb4ller69z so is 255 / 305 rear combo the best setup for performance/looks ? I have stillen sways right now. I just want to make sure I'm

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Old 12-10-2010, 12:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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so is 255 / 305 rear combo the best setup for performance/looks ? I have stillen sways right now. I just want to make sure I'm not losing any performane...
Not ideal, like Chris said you will get a lot of understeer so unless you want your car to push through turns instead of remaining balanced, you should go 275/305 or 265/295.
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Wider front tires can sometimes reduce steering precision. How did the 275/35's on the front affect the steering? The 265/295 or 275/305 sizing appeals to my "Bigger is Better" nature so I am eager to hear your feedback.
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Wider front tires can sometimes reduce steering precision. How did the 275/35's on the front affect the steering? The 265/295 or 275/305 sizing appeals to my "Bigger is Better" nature so I am eager to hear your feedback.
I think the results may vary by tire, but with the RE-11's the steering is very precise. I was able to consistently win at our local auto-x events in the unlimited street tire class. With a softer sidewall tire I would have some concern of tire roll causing numbness, but it just hasn't happened with this tire. My tire guy hates them though, he always has a battle getting it onto the rim.
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I have the 265/305 setup on my TE37s. I will agree that they track considerably more than the stock tires on uneven payment. However they have serious grip. With the TT setup you are probably going to want as much grip in the rear as possible.

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My tire guy hates them though, he always has a battle getting it onto the rim.
My tire guy told me the same thing.
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I have the 265/305 setup on my TE37s. I will agree that they track considerably more than the stock tires on uneven payment. However they have serious grip. With the TT setup you are probably going to want as much grip in the rear as possible.

My tire guy told me the same thing.
how does you car feel when you daily drive it on the streets? do you think you lost any handling? gained?
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how does you car feel when you daily drive it on the streets? do you think you lost any handling? gained?
I think overall I gained, and the tire was a key component of that. The tires were the very first thing I changed on the car, so initially I ran the new tires with stock suspension. In that configuration handling only got better, turn-in was still crisp and overall lateral grip was increased. There is probably slightly more tracking, but nothing that I find objectionable even on a 500 mile drive. With coilovers and sway bars I'm even more happy.
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how does you car feel when you daily drive it on the streets? do you think you lost any handling? gained?
Well, I don't daily drive it. I put around 500 miles on the RE-11s before I took them off for the winter. What little I have driven them I am very happy. It really all depends on what you are looking to get out of the tires. If you are looking for more of a daily driver tire, maybe consider something else. Ventus V12 tire is a popular choice. I have heard good and bad things about the tread life on the RE-11s. Once I get more miles on mine I will be happy to chime in about them.
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