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10-13-2011, 06:43 PM | #1 |
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Pros/Cons of running 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 instead of stock sizes
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I need to replace my stock PS2's with Pilot Super Sports, but Tire Rack is back ordered for 2 months on the stock size rears...so I'm pondering a change to 245/35/19 and 275/30/19's, but am wondering what the pros/cons are of the switch beyond the visual change. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
10-13-2011, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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275/30 rears are too short... you should go 275/35. I ran that and the difference from 265/35 is very small from a visual perspective and gives only a slight improvement in traction.
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10-14-2011, 01:03 PM | #4 |
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You're one of several people who have posted this question. I suggest some searching.
Also consider different tires. PSSs are nice, but they're not exactly in a class of their own. |
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245/35 275/35 will be better than 275/30
if you must do a 30 series profile, do a 285/30
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10-15-2011, 08:40 AM | #7 |
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The potential issue I see, the rear would be a slightly smaller OD than the front. Since DSC is programmed with a larger rear OD, the wheel rpm is going to be indicating wheel spin (in error) much earlier, so if you use DSC, you may see it activate prematurely. I use a set of 275/35-18, and I can detect a small difference in DSC activity with equal sizes all around. I use them mostly on track with DSC off, so it's not an issue. I suggest using the 255/35 and 275/35 combination on your OE 19" wheels.
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10-15-2011, 02:53 PM | #8 |
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IMO, the PSS is pretty much in a class of its own as a street performance tire as it gets everything right (right, quiet, responsiveness, grip, wet). If you are using the tires on the track, then I agree that the RE-11 and AD-08 are better.
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You could go: 255/35 and 275/35 255/35 and 295/30 (This will give you equal F/R rolling diameter) 245/35 and 285/30 (This will give you equal F/R rolling diameter)
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10-16-2011, 09:40 AM | #10 |
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Great feedback everyone. Yes, I've searches across the threads, but wasn't finding the feedback I was hoping for. This all helps and $ aside I do feel the PS2s and PSS are the best tires for mixed use (primarily street with occasional hot laps at the track).
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