09-20-2019, 08:54 AM | #1 |
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can I go square with different rim widths?
19 by 8.5 in front
19 by 9 in rear Have 245/35/19 Vs 275/30/19 Setup with PSS4s(which suck btw!!!) I want to go squared - mostly because I want to be able to rotate and get more miles out of my tires. I drive aggressive and a lot. Thinking of going 255/35/19 all around. My only concern is, even though the tire sizes are the same, will this 1/2" difference in width cause any problems if I switch/rotate? FYI - no issues with clearance based on tire size. Got the M brakes, Car is lowered with KW V3 Coilovers Forgestar Performance CF5V Wheels Last edited by hummali; 09-20-2019 at 08:57 AM.. Reason: spelling |
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are you planning to dismount the tires and move them from the 9 to the 8.5 or you mean rotate the rims around the car with putting the 9s up front? you may run into clearance issues depending on offset and it may look strange with a 9 up front and 8.5 out back (if it clears)
the 8.5" rim will have a slightly taller tire compared to the 9" as the tire for the 9" will be slightly stretched to fit thus making it shorter.
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Yes - I want to be able to rotate them, hence the reason of going squared.
Yes - there is enough clearance. However, I had not thought about the 8.5" fitted tire being slightly taller than 9" tire because of stretch/non-stretch. I wonder how much of a difference is that going to make, both aesthetically and mechanically. |
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Not a good idea. Going to look stupid and may run into fitment issues. Buy a pair of matched rims of the same width if you really want to rotate. That said, the amount of extra miles you will get are unlikely to offset the cost and hassle.
I'd just buy less expensive tires if in your shoes. Sumitomo HTR Z III are cheap and pretty decent(not sure available in your size) Last edited by vtown; 09-20-2019 at 03:33 PM.. |
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I was in Fortworth for 4 years. Now I've moved to CT a couple of months a go and with the cold weather/snow looking for a more balanced tire. |
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id just get dedicated wheels with snow tires for the winter. why subject your forgestars to salt?
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