275's - Last chance to talk me out of them!
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275's - Last chance to talk me out of them!
I'm ready to order a new set of ****ty Pirelli's for the rear since the front's are still good for more miles.
What are everyone's thoughts on switching over to 275 from 265 with a 9.5 19" wheel?
Dinko
What are everyone's thoughts on switching over to 275 from 265 with a 9.5 19" wheel?
Dinko
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Maybe...
Here's a cool calculator to compare the sizes.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
.........width..........sidewall........diameter
245 = 9.64..............3.37............24.75
265 =10.43.............3.12............25.25
275 =10.82.............3.24............25.49
You're getting considerable more width than the 265 or even the stock 245. I would only be concerned with rubbing and the overall diameter being that its .75" greater than the stock tire. I wonder if it would dramatically alter the performance? I guess you'll find out
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
.........width..........sidewall........diameter
245 = 9.64..............3.37............24.75
265 =10.43.............3.12............25.25
275 =10.82.............3.24............25.49
You're getting considerable more width than the 265 or even the stock 245. I would only be concerned with rubbing and the overall diameter being that its .75" greater than the stock tire. I wonder if it would dramatically alter the performance? I guess you'll find out
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Thanks brotha!
Hmm.. this kind of information makes it tempting for me to see just how far I can go with this car. I guess I'll give the 275's a try... wish me luck guys!
Dinko
Hmm.. this kind of information makes it tempting for me to see just how far I can go with this car. I guess I'll give the 275's a try... wish me luck guys!
Dinko
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Originally Posted by dinko
I don't see how that would matter - This is a RWD car, not a AWD.
My current set up is:
235/35/19 front
265/30/19 rear
Dinko
My current set up is:
235/35/19 front
265/30/19 rear
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Hmm? I'm not sure if it would or would not cause a problem with ESP.
It doesn't matter how different the overall diameter is when comparing the front to rear as much as the difference when comparing stock to aftermarket diameter sizes.
Now, your front switch from 225/40/18 to 235/35/19 increased the diameter from 25.08 to 25.47.
The rears would change from 24.75 to 25.49.
Stock difference from front to rear -.32
Aftermarket difference front to rear +.02
Since both the front and rear are increasing in diameter, perhaps ESP wont be affected. However, if the fronts decreased while the rears increased, then it would be even a greater difference in diameter.
I, like I always say, am no expert. This is simply what makes sense to me. I'd imagine that the greater rotational differences than OE, the greater chance ESP would be faulty. Think of it this way... The ESP algorithum may not make sense as it sees wheels spinning at different revolutions than programmed. Many have tried 265 with no problems. Would 275 make a difference? Don't know.
Maybe you can find a local shop or a forum member that is discarding their old 275/30 tires. Then, you could temporarily mount them and get your answer. Or YOU can find out by taking the plunge.
It doesn't matter how different the overall diameter is when comparing the front to rear as much as the difference when comparing stock to aftermarket diameter sizes.
Now, your front switch from 225/40/18 to 235/35/19 increased the diameter from 25.08 to 25.47.
The rears would change from 24.75 to 25.49.
Stock difference from front to rear -.32
Aftermarket difference front to rear +.02
Since both the front and rear are increasing in diameter, perhaps ESP wont be affected. However, if the fronts decreased while the rears increased, then it would be even a greater difference in diameter.
I, like I always say, am no expert. This is simply what makes sense to me. I'd imagine that the greater rotational differences than OE, the greater chance ESP would be faulty. Think of it this way... The ESP algorithum may not make sense as it sees wheels spinning at different revolutions than programmed. Many have tried 265 with no problems. Would 275 make a difference? Don't know.
Maybe you can find a local shop or a forum member that is discarding their old 275/30 tires. Then, you could temporarily mount them and get your answer. Or YOU can find out by taking the plunge.
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Originally Posted by dinko
I'll keep the board updated.
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Originally Posted by dinko
I don't see how that would matter - This is a RWD car, not a AWD.
My current set up is:
235/35/19 front
265/30/19 rear
Dinko
My current set up is:
235/35/19 front
265/30/19 rear
Dinko
the 275 wont effect anything.
i got
235/35/19
275/30/19
the only issue is fender clearance
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Brabus Springs, Kleemann Lip, and painted sidemarkers are coming at the end of the month. I got lots of work and lots of travel this month - little time for the car.
dsb, I'm finishing the set off with Pirelli Rosso's.
dsb, I'm finishing the set off with Pirelli Rosso's.
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Originally Posted by Kar don
I wouldn't do it, are you that bad with 265s? You will end up throwing your esp off and the handling characteristics of the car will probably change as well.
Totally wrong. There is a built in limtation for taller or shorter tires of about 4%. I have done this stuff a bunch of times. The 275's will work fine and in fact are a much better size for the 9.5" rims.
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Originally Posted by dinko
Gave Brabus a ring to ask if I will be OK with 275's + their lowering springs and they said "NO WAY"
Switched the order back to 265
Switched the order back to 265
to b honest brabus na dont really know ****, but i wouldnt risk it.
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Dinko,
How about some Yokohama Sports- their flagship tire? The reviews are great and you can find every single size. I will buy a set of Advans A048 for the track next month.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/advan/default.asp
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=ADVAN+Sport
How about some Yokohama Sports- their flagship tire? The reviews are great and you can find every single size. I will buy a set of Advans A048 for the track next month.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/advan/default.asp
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=ADVAN+Sport
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Originally Posted by AMG_55
horrible
to b honest brabus na dont really know ****, but i wouldnt risk it.
to b honest brabus na dont really know ****, but i wouldnt risk it.
Originally Posted by AMGDAN
Dinko,
How about some Yokohama Sports- their flagship tire? The reviews are great and you can find every single size. I will buy a set of Advans A048 for the track next month.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/advan/default.asp
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=ADVAN+Sport
How about some Yokohama Sports- their flagship tire? The reviews are great and you can find every single size. I will buy a set of Advans A048 for the track next month.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/advan/default.asp
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=ADVAN+Sport
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Originally Posted by dinko
That's why they're Brabus NA?
Originally Posted by dinko
I'm a Michelin fan. Pirelli in second. Yokohama not even on my list
