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Originally Posted by stangman
Wouldn't a 225/245 set up be the best solution to address the understeer and avoid any rear rubbing risk? Why isn't this the preferred set up? Obviously going square would be the best for understeer control, but a 225/245 seems like a good compromise of aesthetics and driving dynamics?
Thoughts.
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This is exactly what most people should be doing if they want to reduce understeer. The reason for the 255 rears trend is there are more, and better, tire options in that sizing. But scientifically speaking, adding lateral grip to both ends (wider and stickier rubber) does nothing to affect the handling balance of the car. Adding grip at the front and leaving the rear alone is the only way to change the understeer tendency (which frankly I think is way over-exaggerated on this forum based on my experience tracking my bone stock M-Sport).
If you can find them in stock, Tire Rack does list Kuhmo Ecsta XS in 225/245 (the rears are back ordered), which is a pretty darn good tire especially at that price.