Ordered Wheels, Need Help With Tires and Suspension
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2016 AMG GTS
Ordered Wheels, Need Help With Tires and Suspension
Hey guys,
Pretty much my first time ordering wheels brand new for a car (always bought used off forum members). I placed an order for some wheels that are 19x9.5 front and 20x11.5 rear. Don't know the offset, but was told they would be flush.
What is the widest rear tire I can get? Any other tire recommendations in general regarding size or anything else? I know in theory the wider the rear is, the more grip you can get. Not sure what the consensus is about the front though. Cost isn't really much of an issue as I don't foresee myself driving more than 3k miles in a year. Mostly spirited street driving.
Also, I am currently on stock suspension, but will either be looking to get h&r springs or the kw has. anything to worry about with either option?
Pretty much my first time ordering wheels brand new for a car (always bought used off forum members). I placed an order for some wheels that are 19x9.5 front and 20x11.5 rear. Don't know the offset, but was told they would be flush.
What is the widest rear tire I can get? Any other tire recommendations in general regarding size or anything else? I know in theory the wider the rear is, the more grip you can get. Not sure what the consensus is about the front though. Cost isn't really much of an issue as I don't foresee myself driving more than 3k miles in a year. Mostly spirited street driving.
Also, I am currently on stock suspension, but will either be looking to get h&r springs or the kw has. anything to worry about with either option?
Last edited by JPetros2008; Dec 5, 2020 at 10:05 PM.
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I know 315/30/20 works no problem. 325s should work with the correct offset and if you car isn't slammed.
I had 325s and H&Rs on my car at one point. It would rub over bad dips/bumps in the road. Also I did not like the ride quality of the H&R springs but I have bad roads where I live. I am currently running 315/30/20 and KW HAS (only 3/4" lower than stock) and like this combination much better.
Michelin MP4S best overall street tire. R888r if you're more concerned about performance (do not drive in cold or rain).
I had 325s and H&Rs on my car at one point. It would rub over bad dips/bumps in the road. Also I did not like the ride quality of the H&R springs but I have bad roads where I live. I am currently running 315/30/20 and KW HAS (only 3/4" lower than stock) and like this combination much better.
Michelin MP4S best overall street tire. R888r if you're more concerned about performance (do not drive in cold or rain).
