Meaty Tire Thread

[Captain Insano]

Same question. I have tc105n +35 17x9 and currently running 245s. Eibach prokit springs front camber bolts and rear LCAs. Dreaming of 265 or 275 when these tires are dead. At least 255s.

[Jive Turkey]

Originally Posted by #maverick#

Is anyone running a 265 or 275 tire on a 17x9 wheel?

honestly a 255 would probably be best. its more than enough tire.

265 would also fit but depending on tire brand, but it would bulge probably.

contact patch doesn't only have to do with a bigger width tread btw...so don't get caught up in tire sizes, anything 255+ is pretty significant IMO.

Originally Posted by Captain Insano

Same question. I have tc105n +35 17x9 and currently running 245s. Eibach prokit springs front camber bolts and rear LCAs. Dreaming of 265 or 275 when these tires are dead. At least 255s.

you're on stock struts in the front...dont really know how much clearance you will have with a 255, or a 265....in the rear you will be fine, but idk about the front.

[#maverick#]

Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

honestly a 255 would probably be best. its more than enough tire.

265 would also fit but depending on tire brand, but it would bulge probably.

contact patch doesn't only have to do with a bigger width tread btw...so don't get caught up in tire sizes, anything 255+ is pretty significant IMO.





you're on stock struts in the front...dont really know how much clearance you will have with a 255, or a 265....in the rear you will be fine, but idk about the front.

i think im going to go with 265 toyo r888s in back and 255 in front. I know mustang guys run 275/40 on 17x9s

[Brzerker]

Originally Posted by adprokid

On 255 you won't rub and you won't need to roll

Hi,

I am currently on 255/35 18 rear but I'm still rubbing during hard cornering. I read in the earlier threads that it's rubbing on some plastic inside the fender. Is there anything I can do to remedy this? Should I add more camber? Currently on 2 deg rear.

Extra information just in case, swift springs on koni yellows, goodyear eagle F1 asym, cusco LCA, TE37SL 18X8.5 45 wheel

[adprokid]

Originally Posted by Brzerker

Hi,

I am currently on 255/35 18 rear but I'm still rubbing during hard cornering. I read in the earlier threads that it's rubbing on some plastic inside the fender. Is there anything I can do to remedy this? Should I add more camber? Currently on 2 deg rear.

Extra information just in case, swift springs on koni yellows, goodyear eagle F1 asym, cusco LCA, TE37SL 18X8.5 45 wheel

I think you have same issue as this guy, simple fix.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44177

[Imrac]

Originally Posted by Captain Insano

Same question. I have tc105n +35 17x9 and currently running 245s. Eibach prokit springs front camber bolts and rear LCAs. Dreaming of 265 or 275 when these tires are dead. At least 255s.

Be careful, the stock spring perch is pretty dang close.

Here is a photo with 245/40 tires when I was running RCE Yellows with 17x9 +35

[pleong]

Originally Posted by texasbound972

Here is my 275/35/18 squared setup. Need LCA's so the rear can stop scraping!

You might need more than rear LCAs to get it to stop rubbing.
Do you know where you're rubbing? I'm going to assume you're rubbing on the rear bumper tabs.. If that's the case, the width of the tire isn't your only problem, it's the ratio as well. At 35% that's a tall tire. I had 265/35 and they would constantly rub that bumper tab.. I'm not very low either, and I was at the stiffest setting when I ran those. It's going to be a big pull to fit those to where it won't rub.. I've tried lol

[VroomVroom86]

Here's a terrible iphone photo of my set-up. I'll get some better photos eventually, but I was too excited.

Weddssport Sa-10r 18 x 9.5 +45
265/35/18 Sumitomo HTR Z III

[swarb]

^looks great!! some tint and red tails would good too! more pics with the aero fin!

[VroomVroom86]

Weddssport Sa-10r 18 x 9.5 +45
265/35/18 Sumitomo HTR Z III

[nzer]

Might try with 265 on next change.









More pics here
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83798

[nzer]

Originally Posted by VroomVroom86

Here's a terrible iphone photo of my set-up. I'll get some better photos eventually, but I was too excited.

Weddssport Sa-10r 18 x 9.5 +45
265/35/18 Sumitomo HTR Z III

I've got the same wheels but with 255/35/18 tyres.

They just rub at absolute full lock.

I was thinking of going 265/35/18 at next tyre change. Do yours rub at full lock?

[nzer]

Originally Posted by VroomVroom86

Weddssport Sa-10r 18 x 9.5 +45
265/35/18 Sumitomo HTR Z III

Your pics seem to have disappeared. Are you able to load again?

I have the same wheels but with 255/35/18 tyre and the just rub at full lock.

Do your 265 tyres rub at full lock?

[VroomVroom86]

Originally Posted by nzer

I've got the same wheels but with 255/35/18 tyres.

They just rub at absolute full lock.

I was thinking of going 265/35/18 at next tyre change. Do yours rub at full lock?

It does rub a lot at full lock, but I am rarely fully locking my wheels. I don't mind because the grip is spectacular and the meaty set-up looks great.