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Lilwhit14
08-22-2013, 01:59 AM
Hey guys I'm having a serious problem with traction on my 215's at 375whp. How wide of a tire can I run without rubbing? 235?

aLmk
08-22-2013, 09:17 AM
Are you on stock rims? I fit 235/40/17 on the stock rims just fine and had no traction issues at ~375whp/~260wtq on my old turbo setup. I was using dunlop z1 star specs.

PetefromtheStreets
08-22-2013, 01:32 PM
The kind of tire Also makes a big Difference. Seems everyone running the star spec z1 ate having great success. My friend cut a 1.9 60' on then with his srt4. So I'd get a set in what aLmk suggested. I'm running 235/45/17 on stockrims But they are fuzion zri and they spun bad at 330whp. Now even more so. My next set will be the star specs as well.

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aLmk
08-22-2013, 02:08 PM
The z2 star specs replaced the z1s and are even better.

snizzletoff
08-22-2013, 02:49 PM
The z2 star specs replaced the z1s and are even better.

:yeahthat: if your not lowered at all and have the right rim setup you can run 245's without rubbing at all upfront.

Lilwhit14
08-23-2013, 12:44 PM
Are you on stock rims? I fit 235/40/17 on the stock rims just fine and had no traction issues at ~375whp/~260wtq on my old turbo setup. I was using dunlop z1 star specs.

Yea I'm making 375whp and 264wtq. Running xxr527's 17x8.25 +25. Found some nitto nt555's 245/45/17. Guy is only asking $150 for two of them. Have like 1000 miles on them. Still waiting for pics

aLmk
08-23-2013, 03:24 PM
Those should help solve your traction problem!

Lilwhit14
08-23-2013, 04:11 PM
Those should help solve your traction problem!

Yea. I can get them brand new though for $125/tire with a $75 mail in rebate so thinking about doing that. Just didn't know if they would be to wide

aLmk
08-23-2013, 04:20 PM
Depending on how low your are they may run some.

SAX JONZ
08-23-2013, 09:17 PM
Plus won on the Z2's I might go with 235 on stock. I got 245/40 on 17+35's stock height and no issues.

1JZ_Type-S
10-13-2013, 02:27 PM
I was on 235/45/17 Hankooks while lowered with barely a 2-finger gap, & I never rubbed. My camber was also zeroed out.

echo3gulf
10-13-2013, 05:29 PM
would you all prefer 40's or 45's? I thought higher the side wall the more grip you would get.

PetefromtheStreets
10-13-2013, 05:54 PM
would you all prefer 40's or 45's? I thought higher the side wall the more grip you would get.

Somewhat. But not in all cases. Tie compound has a play in that as well

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echo3gulf
10-13-2013, 05:57 PM
so a softer compound like BFG Radials stick with a 40

PetefromtheStreets
10-13-2013, 06:03 PM
so a softer compound like BFG Radials stick with a 40

Yea. A 40 series drag radial would yield more grip then a 45 series Street radial or all season tire.

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echo3gulf
10-14-2013, 02:52 PM
Okay good info... im getting ready to put 225/50/17 on just cause they are free99 complements of honda hope they dont look too monsterous.

aLmk
10-14-2013, 06:10 PM
I hope they fit.... If you are lowered at all, I imagine you will rub a LOT.

echo3gulf
10-14-2013, 08:36 PM
ya i am but i have no problem raising the car up these are just gonna be a temp till i can afford a good set of rims and tires. but the cars going away for winter here in a couple of months any ways.