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smg1138 · 08-24-2015, 12:41 AM

So, like a lot of you guys I'm classed in STX. I'm looking at getting some RE-71R's pretty soon and am trying to figure out the best size. I'm currently using Michelin PSS 225/40's stretched on a 9" wheel. Obviously this is far from ideal so I'm looking to go wider. I was going to go with 245's but noticed that the 255's have an extra 1" of tread width on these particular tires. Would 255's give the best performance or am I running into diminishing returns here?

08-24-2015, 12:41 AM	#1
smg1138 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Nashville Posts: 775 Thanks: 968 Thanked 213 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Bridgestone RE-71R: Best size for AutoX So, like a lot of you guys I'm classed in STX. I'm looking at getting some RE-71R's pretty soon and am trying to figure out the best size. I'm currently using Michelin PSS 225/40's stretched on a 9" wheel. Obviously this is far from ideal so I'm looking to go wider. I was going to go with 245's but noticed that the 255's have an extra 1" of tread width on these particular tires. Would 255's give the best performance or am I running into diminishing returns here?