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Tire thoughts.

Panther427

Panther427

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So As all of us with the GXP know we have a somewhat f uped tire sizing on our cars. I have looked at tires and i have notice that u can find 225-235 45 18 alot easier than 225-235 50. What do u think of going this way to open up more choices

Her is a link to discount dires with the Stock 255-45-18 and 235-50-18
Alot of choices

Discounttires.com with the lowest prices on tires and wheels, carrying all name brands, and having a huge inventory. In most cases, shipping is one to two days guaranteed.

I was also looking around and was wondering how a 265/40 18 and a 235/45 18 would work. General tires Exclaim UHP tire is avalible in this size are really cheap. front $165 rears $129.. Now if we could do a 255/45 18 and a 225/45 18 instead ofthe 50 serious the prices would be.. Fronts $140 and Rears $109

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Exclaim+UHP

And on a side note i found some 17 enkie wheels for $300. They will be my winter wheels. They are narrower. Might need a spacer to make the front look right. Deciding between 215 and 225 widths, and 55 or 60 tall. I like that narrower tire for snow, but widder would help with still having good tread to the ground. I think if a 60 series tire will fit ill buy that since its cheaper
 


I wouldnt go THAT wide..lol. it will affect how the car is able to turn.

235 to 245 is not that big of difference.

275 on the other hand..... that is a whopper!
 
LOl ya just thinking for future use. U know with a turbo/sc/ for traction at the strip. THen u would want 275 fronts. 225 rear for lower rolling resistance
 


I can believe that. Trannyman95 has a shop that will rebuild the trans for about $1600 if you trade in your core, and he says that they support 12s ETs. I figure that the trans will have to be beefed up before long with all of the reports out there of trans failure while in warranty.
 
I bought the Goodyear Eagle F1's 10,000 miles ago and they have to be the best tires I've ever had. Previous tires I had were The Bridgestone Potenzas, those suck in the winter, with my F1's I have'nt been stuck once.

Good tires to think about!
 


Just had a set of Yokohama Advan S4 installed on my GTP, real nice and what a difference in handling, get em!
 
Im fairly happy with my 255 / 45 / zr18 at all 4 corners. like rotating.

only general as3s, i dont find them to be a bad tire at all for my daily commute, but they arent a track tire by any means.
 


how ya keep from them rubbing with all same size on all 4 corners i just put 235/50/18s on mine and they hit the strut on the rear
 
It just occurred to me I bet your front rims are on the back and with a 50 series tire well that's probably your issue
 
And not to mention that there are different offsets front and rear on the GXP making it nearly impossible to rotate your tires.
 
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