Wider Tires
My 2003 XKR has factory 18 x 8 front wheels with 245-45-18 tires. Rear are 18 x 9 with 255-45-18. Looks like stepping up to 255-45-18 front and 275-40-18 rear would easily fit on existing wheels and be a bit wider.
Has anyone tried these sizes and can anyone think of cons to doing this? Thanks! Silver 2003 XKR Coupe Edmond, OK |
I run 255/40 and 275/40/18 on xkr wheels front and rear and they tuck just fine on my 96 sedan.
Cons=more expensive, less mpg due to increased rolling resistance and weight pros=handle better, better traction, brake better, look better, make you look thinner anything else:) BTW I RUN NITTO INVO'S |
Originally Posted by Brutal
(Post 571900)
I run 265/40 and 275/40/18 on xkr wheels front and rear and they tuck just fine on my 96 sedan.
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On my stock 18's I ran 245's up front, and 275's on the rear. AND that was with a +1 inch spacer, no issues :)
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Originally Posted by ccfulton
(Post 571992)
Do you run 9" wheels all around, or the stock 8/9 setup? 265 is a lot of tire for an 8" wheel.
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I would think a wider tire would handle worse with more sidewall flex and bulge. A wider tire on a wider wheel is a different matter.
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