Tires choice

[Sixtynine_Bird]

Hey folks!

I suppose that many threads have been done already, sorry for that, but I'd like to know if one of you running 235/60/15 up front with manual steering? or bigger size?
Any feed back on that would be appreciated guys
Is that too hard to turn when parking or ride at slow speed?

For my bird I'd like to go with Aero wheels ==> 255/60/15 rear, front I don't know yet but I'd like to go with 235/60/15 if it's not too heavy for the steering box either.

 

[Basketcase]

I have 2257015s on my front, manual steering. my car steers really easy.

 

[Sixtynine_Bird]

Ok thanks Basketcase. Glad to know that ;)
Next I'll ask for THE question lol the backspacing that I should go with. But this will be when i mâke up my mind for the front.

 

[djais1801]

Can't help you on that cause I gots PS... BUT for stance I am running 235 60 on 15x6.5 fronts and 275 60 on 15x8 rears

 

[quikbird]

I think 4.5 inch is the norm on backspace.

 

[Basketcase]

ain't no back space on this guy....

 

[quikbird]

Good reach on that comment. :worship:

 

[Basketcase]

:groucho:

 

[Sixtynine_Bird]

ok thank you all for your comments!

And for sure no back space for this guy Basketcase ^^

thanks Quikbird for the info.

 

[moparchris]

15x8 with 4.5 backspace is perfect. I would run 275/60 on it too. I run 235s on my T/A Challenger with manual steering and its livable.

 

[Sixtynine_Bird]

thanks Moparchris for your message, I was thinking of 275 but i wasn't sure about it, but now i might reconsidering my choice lol! So lets do this 235/60/15 up front and 275/60/15 rear perhaps.

Also i post on FBBO for aero wheels choice etc, and they told me that are only race wheels and "not DOT approved" what does it mean?
I can't run those on an open road?

 

[Basketcase]

not DOT (Department of Transportation) means at least in the States they are not legal for regular road use. You would have to check your local laws. I have 2756015s on 15X8 on mine.

 

[Sixtynine_Bird]

Nice Basketcase, thanks for your help, it will be allowed in our local laws

Only one problem now that I know everything I wanted thanks to you all, but I checked and I just saw with those rims 4.5 inch back space doesn't exist...

Is 4 inch back space will work?

 

[utahcarguy]

So I was just about to buy some new wheels and tires. I saw a RR with a 225/70/15 setup and the stance was great. However, I was hoping for a bit wider tire.

Any clearance issues going to 235 on all four corners?

15x8 wheels for these tires?

By going with a 70 tires versus 60 makes the tire taller, right? Any reason to use the 60?

 

[peresvet24]

So I was just about to buy some new wheels and tires. I saw a RR with a 225/70/15 setup and the stance was great. However, I was hoping for a bit wider tire.

Any clearance issues going to 235 on all four corners?

15x8 wheels for these tires?

By going with a 70 tires versus 60 makes the tire taller, right? Any reason to use the 60?

60 profile better for street racing:drive: