The "Will it fit?" thread

[AntiVenom]

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Just as an fyi... Any time you add a spacer you must subtract that number from your offset rating. For example you posted a 10.5 +15 with a 10mm spacer it becomes a +5 offset.

I would run a 275 in the front unless your willing to run a race style suspension alignment... A 285 is going to want to wander and will be tougher to turn in. Again this all can be negated with a more aggressive alignment.

Thanks for the reply. I am with you on the offset calculation. It's my annotation that was probably confusing. The wheel comes in a +25 and I would add a 10mm (maybe 15mm) spacer to bring it to +15 (+10 if I go 15mm).

What would have to change to make the 285 turn in and not wander? Some increased caster and toe out in the front seem like the theoretical answer. Is that what you are thinking here? I would be open to any option that didn't leave me replacing a tire that has 8/32 on the outer edge and 0/32 on the inner. In other words a bit of inner wear would be acceptable in my book.

Note: I am stuck on 285 due to the Michelin sizes. The next option down is the 265/35. Would that be better or would it create an imbalance in the car's handling; primarily thinking about understeer.

[CSGLEON]

I have base with 18 inch wheels. I called discount tires and the guy said I need to keep the standard 225 on the front because of clearance, but If I wanted I could put the larger 285 on the back. Can that be done or should I just go with the matching set of 225 front and 245 on the back? Can anyone provide me with good info. Pilot super sport tires.

[osbornsm]

Originally Posted by CSGLEON

I have base with 18 inch wheels. I called discount tires and the guy said I need to keep the standard 225 on the front because of clearance, but If I wanted I could put the larger 285 on the back. Can that be done or should I just go with the matching set of 225 front and 245 on the back? Can anyone provide me with good info. Pilot super sport tires.

Spammed the whole forum i see...

[CSGLEON]

Not intentionally, I just needed an answer as quickly as possible. And I'm still unsure as to which set up would be best.