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Originally Posted by jel014
I would like to wrap these around with Michelin Pilot Super Sport, however it seems they don't have 295/35/18 size available. I was wondering if it would be better to go with:
a) 18x10" Front 275/35/18 - 18x10/10.5" Rear 285/35/18 Rear
b) 18x9.5" Front 265/35/18 - 18x10/10.5" Rear 285/35/18
c) 18x10" Front 265/35/18 - 18x10/10.5" Rear 285/35/18 Rear
This will be used primarily for daily driving, and I try to go to performance driving schools maybe 2-3 times a year. I would like to maintain the oem handling feel as much as possible.
Thanks!
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Based on your driving needs I would recommend option (B). 265 front vs the 275 would reduce tramlining while you're on the street. It's better on the 9.5" wheel because it's not an overly wide tire vs. an r-compound. It would be stretched in comparison to the rear 285 if the 265 were mounted on a 10" wheel.
If you wanted to go wider in the rear you could go 295/30/18. but 285/35/18 is a better overall rear diameter for street use, as it's much closer to the original tire diameter, while the 295/30/18 would be short. It's OK to be shorter, but if the track is less of a priority then there is less reason to make that compromise.