XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) 1996 - 2006

Pirelli Tire Options

Old May 5, 2011 | 05:28 PM
  #1  
Miami XKR's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Miami XKR
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 189
Likes: 7
From: South Beach , Miami
Question Pirelli Tire Options

Hello,

My tires are due for a change out in the rear.
I want to get wider tires this time around.
I still want to go with the Pirelli's.

Right now I have the 19in. Atlas's. I am currently running 255/40's (rear)

How wide can I go? 285/40's?

Any input is greatly appreciated!
 
Reply
Old May 5, 2011 | 06:50 PM
  #2  
hlgeorge's Avatar
Veteran Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,472
Likes: 259
From: Atlanta, GA USA
Default

I would caution you on changing tire size to much. You might end up changing the suspension dynamics to your detriment.
 
Reply
Old May 6, 2011 | 05:06 PM
  #3  
govatos's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 262
Likes: 15
From: Vienna, VA
Default

285 X 35 would probably be better.
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 02:50 AM
  #4  
Miami XKR's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Miami XKR
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 189
Likes: 7
From: South Beach , Miami
Default

Originally Posted by govatos
285 X 35 would probably be better.
Thank you for the response govatos!
I read on another forum that some guys run 285x35 as well.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
42Ajd
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds
2
Dec 30, 2015 09:45 AM
perfectson
F-Type ( X152 )
45
Nov 1, 2015 10:46 AM
42Ajd
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds
2
Sep 21, 2015 07:37 PM
bigblackcat3
XJ40 ( XJ81 )
7
Sep 14, 2015 04:03 PM
AirCommando
Wheels / Tires, Suspension & handling
0
Sep 8, 2015 07:19 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:36 PM.