02-12-2020, 04:33 PM | #1 |
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275/295s on stock 1M wheels?
So I've been putting off the inevitable tire change from the original 7.5k mile PS2s. Mostly out of fear of the dealer messing up the wheels, but also because I wanted to give others an opportunity to play with different tires combinations since I'll likely be living with whatever decision I make for the next 10 years. Unfortunately, the old tires have no grip anymore, so this spring I'll be pulling the trigger.
The car's suspension is bone stock, and I do not use spacers. I'll be installing the revised liners. The replacement tires will be PS4S. I'm seriously contemplating the 275/295 combo to get the extra width while retaining a diameter as close as possible to stock. I do not want anything to rub. For those of you who have tried this, or driven a 1M so-equipped, what your impression? Will it definitely rub over bumps and at full lock? Is sidewall flex enough to deter you from making the same decision again (i.e., how bad is steering response and cornering stability affected)? I can't imagine the extra tire weight affects handling and acceleration much, but if so, please share! I've spent a lot of time researching this only to find conflicting accounts, so any direct feedback would be very much appreciated! |
02-12-2020, 10:31 PM | #2 |
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I'm running 19" PS4s in 255 front and 285 rear without spacers on stock suspension and stock wheels, without rubbing. I do have the new liners.
On track I run APEX wheels with Toyo R888 tires in 265/35/18 front and 285/30/18 rear without issues.
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I have 275/35/18 square on my converted mutt. Rubs lightly at full lock. I'd imagine 275/30/19 would too.
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If you just go by the numbers, the 275/30R19 diameter is 2.1mm less than that of the 275/35R18, and 6.5mm less than the original 245/35R19. |
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Apex EC-7 18x9.5 et 22 wheels Revised liners. Bad phone pics of my setup in my build thread, car is at the exhaust fabricator currently so indisposed.
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05-11-2020, 10:43 PM | #8 |
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Those liners are not NASA grade high tech ultra precision pieces they are just plastic with slight variations so it can rub slightly on some cars especially if they weren't install super carefully. Also different tires have different thread width and depth even with same tire size so it is possible for slight variation. I believe the PS4 is slightly wider than SS and the Yokohama Advan was wider even in the same size. Even with the revised liners there is not that much extra room at full lock.
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I did a deep dive on this when I replaced my tires. Looked around here as well to see what other people were running. Since I wanted to keep the OE wheels I ended up going with this setup which was based on the 1M safety car.
I ended up with PSS F: 255/35/19 R 285/30/19 it has the 20mm stagger you are looking for, and gives you a bit more width. I'd be cautious about going much wider on the OE wheels aren't technically meant to support anything wider than 285. 1mGator had a really nice 265/295 setup https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1397024 Good luck. |
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I have these sizes (Michelin PS4s).
The only time it rubs is big double compression of the rear suspension, IE: not often. No issues at full lock during street driving, I haven't had it to the track so I can't comment on that. Grip is still negligible in a straight at full throttle and anything under 40mph, corner grip is excellent, maybe too good. |
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1mGator checking in ... running this set up over 4 years now and still happy 😊 |
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I was considering this setup, however Discount is refusing to install the 285's as they do not have the right load rating. have you seen any issues with the 285 rears? |
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