Help me choose my tyres
#1 _Ls1_sshatch_
Posted 07 May 2017 - 11:14 AM
The nitto's come in 3 sizes that could work.
235/45 644mm diameter
235/40 634mm
255/40 636mm
I'm running 320mm wilwood with 4 piston callipers on the front which reduces the hub to hub length by 1.8mm over standard according to Crs. And I'm using a 5 inch back space wheel. I should also mention I will not be using power steering for this combo. Let's hear some pro's and con's for each and try come to a decision👍
#2
Posted 07 May 2017 - 11:43 AM
Gym membership up to date ?
#3 _Ls1_sshatch_
Posted 07 May 2017 - 12:00 PM
#4
Posted 07 May 2017 - 02:32 PM
Not alot
But caster and camber settings will play into this alot
The suspension smart people I'm sure will weight in soon
The 235 would be my pick... either 40 or 45... I'd prefer the 45 myself... and am using the same size tyre on the rear of one of my dattos I'm building
235 is abit skinny for a 9" rim though (don't tell anyone I'm using a 10)
#5 _Ls1_sshatch_
Posted 07 May 2017 - 04:53 PM
I guess the big question is how much more is involved fitting the 644mm diameter tyres compared to the 634mm?
#6
Posted 09 May 2017 - 09:14 AM
Craig,
Consider Achilles 123 semi slick have this size 255/35/17 rolling diameter 610mm. Michelin does this size as well (Can't locate any at this stage as they are so popular). I'm considering running these on my track day front wheels 17x9's. As these will miss the front lower part of the flare on my car.
Just letting you know the rolling diameter of 235/40/17 620mm, not 234mm.
I run 235/40/17 on the front and found bang for buck have been federal 595 rsrr. I know federals aren't normally in my scope of tyres but I will buy them again. These are cheap as well.
#7
Posted 09 May 2017 - 11:57 AM
Work required to fit (with lots of caster):
http://www.gmh-toran...e-6#entry664632
As far as steering goes, I had them without power steer for a while (with 5+ degrees caster) and they weren't too bad. Having good bearings in the column makes a lot of difference.
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