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Old 06-15-2012, 12:20 AM   #151 (permalink)
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Right now I'm in the process of figuring out a track setup for Auto-X. Not sure if I should buy some Vossen CV3/TE37's for daily and use stock 19's with some ToyoR888/Hoosiers or cheap Varrstoen's for track and stock 19's for daily. In the mean time I'm running 265 fronts and 285 rear RE-11's. 15mm spacer in the front and 20mm in the rear. These work okay for track but would like a more serious tire setup in the near future.
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anybody notice effects on mileage? just curious on the measured impact more than "yes, wider= worse mileage"

just ordered some Conti DWS (what's right for me and my use) in 275/295 and they will go on next week after my Rays are PC Black stardust.

went wider for a variety of reasons, but most of it for "percieved" added wheel protection margin....
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Right now I'm in the process of figuring out a track setup for Auto-X. Not sure if I should buy some Vossen CV3/TE37's for daily and use stock 19's with some ToyoR888/Hoosiers or cheap Varrstoen's for track and stock 19's for daily. In the mean time I'm running 265 fronts and 285 rear RE-11's. 15mm spacer in the front and 20mm in the rear. These work okay for track but would like a more serious tire setup in the near future.
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anybody notice effects on mileage? just curious on the measured impact more than "yes, wider= worse mileage"

just ordered some Conti DWS (what's right for me and my use) in 275/295 and they will go on next week after my Rays are PC Black stardust.

went wider for a variety of reasons, but most of it for "percieved" added wheel protection margin....

Why would you get worse gas mileage from wider tires? I don't see any logic behind that reasoning. My mileage avg i think has gone slightly down, but that is only because I am actually running tires that are about an inch taller in diamater than stock so my speedometer says I am going slower than I am and therefore showing less miles traveled than actual. I know tires have different roll resistance but the mileage would be negligible.
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Why would you get worse gas mileage from wider tires? I don't see any logic behind that reasoning. My mileage avg i think has gone slightly down, but that is only because I am actually running tires that are about an inch taller in diamater than stock so my speedometer says I am going slower than I am and therefore showing less miles traveled than actual. I know tires have different roll resistance but the mileage would be negligible.
Actually it can happen. When you increase your rotational mass the engine has to work harder to spin the wheel and tire. As well as your brakes work harder to stop it from spinning. A lot more goes into a wheel/tire set-up than looks.
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I just put Ventus V12's F255/40 R285/35 with F20mm R25mm Spacers on Eibach Pros... My baby looks beeeautiful!
PS. wheels are plastidipped when they changed the tires they peeled slightly (not curbrash) lol

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I just put Ventus V12's F255/40 R285/35 with F20mm R25mm Spacers on Eibach Pros... My baby looks beeeautiful!
PS. wheels are plastidipped when they changed the tires they peeled slightly (not curbrash) lol

Man I tell ya. I would find it very difficult to go back to stock offsets. Im sure you feel the same with the spacers. I have Avant Garde M310s with 18/20 offsets so no need for spacers. Its just a great look.SAM_0984.JPG
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Man I tell ya. I would find it very difficult to go back to stock offsets. Im sure you feel the same with the spacers. I have Avant Garde M310s with 18/20 offsets so no need for spacers. Its just a great look.Attachment 49474
ohhh hell yes it is haha. I dont think I could ever part with my now "flush" look. Bad thing is, it actually makes me want camber arms and sway bars.... Then I was like "hell I might as well just buy coilovers!" ... So it begins!!
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275/35 in front, 295/30 in rear, no spacers but considering 15mm bolt ons one set at a time (not sure if they will clear in front)

My car is a driver and will see rain and maybe even snow (by accident) so I wanted an all around tire and was willing to forgo the benefits of a summer tread/compound.

While I like the looks of a lowered ride, I can't for now..... too many approach angles and breakovers in my life, most notably my parking garage at the downtown condo.
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Considering that the overall diameter of the 275/40/19 was 26.5 inches and the overall diameter of the 295/35/19 is 26 inches... not as noticeable as you're claiming

The front 245/40's was 26.7 and the 255/35's are 26.1, a bit more than the rears, but still not as noticeable as you claim.

Don't forget that while he did decrease the aspect ratio he also increased the width, which makes the change to overall diameter not as dramatic.

Also, just out of curiosity what size tire do you think he should have changed to? There aren't exactly a ton of options for changing tire size to a wider tire while maintaining the exact same overall diameter. It's only going to be "close".




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285/35/19's ... up FRONT and 305/30/19's in the rear





How is this setup "285/35/19's ... up FRONT and 305/30/19's in the rear" for autocross on the stock nismo rims? I was thinking of going with a square set up of 285/35/19 on swift springs for autocross. Hummm......

Do you have any rubbing issues with 285/35/19 on the fronts?

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I pulled my 305s off and went back with 275s. Lighter, less noise and easier to get. I don't track my car as much as I'd like so there really isn't a reason to have them. I've had all sizes from 275-305 and my most favorite setup so far was the 285/35.

Great look with great wear/noise/traction.
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I pulled my 305s off and went back with 275s. Lighter, less noise and easier to get. I don't track my car as much as I'd like so there really isn't a reason to have them. I've had all sizes from 275-305 and my most favorite setup so far was the 285/35.

Great look with great wear/noise/traction.

I can't wait to see your new wheels.
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I pulled my 305s off and went back with 275s. Lighter, less noise and easier to get. I don't track my car as much as I'd like so there really isn't a reason to have them. I've had all sizes from 275-305 and my most favorite setup so far was the 285/35.

Great look with great wear/noise/traction.
How do you think a square setup of 285/35 on swift springs would fair for a DD with the occasional autox?
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