Before I buy...

[tremblay]

Hi

Im 99% sure im going with Nittos as my summer tires...

Simply wondering....235/50/18 and 265/50/18, any problems with TC?

Thanks

[SC Cheesehead]

Hi

Im 99% sure im going with Nittos as my summer tires...

Simply wondering....235/50/18 and 265/50/18, any problems with TC?

Thanks

What's the stagger ratio between front and rear diameters?

Rears will need to be between 3% and 6% larger diameter for the TC to work properly.

[MMarauder03]

Drop the sidewall height on the fronts to a 45 and you should be fine

[tremblay]

Do I have to? A 265 tire will automatically be taller then the 235....I dont how to calculate the 3% thing....

[JOEMERC]

Or just go with 255-55-18 rear and be good to go......

[tremblay]

How about 245/45/18 and 265/50/18, any problem with that?

[SC Cheesehead]

Do I have to? A 265 tire will automatically be taller then the 235....I dont how to calculate the 3% thing....

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action= submit

1. Click on the above link.

2. Enter desired tire sizes in the input fields indicated.

3. Divide the diameter of the smaller size tire into the diameter of the larger size tire.

4. If the answer to the calculation is larger than 1.03 and smaller than 1.06, you won't have any issues with the TC.

5. Try entering different tire combinations and repeat steps 2-4 above until you get a combination that will put you in the 1.03 to 1.06 range.

[tremblay]

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action= submit

1. Click on the above link.

2. Enter desired tire sizes in the input fields indicated.

3. Divide the diameter of the smaller size tire into the diameter of the larger size tire.

4. If the answer to the calculation is larger than 1.03 and smaller than 1.06, you won't have any issues with the TC.

5. Try entering different tire combinations and repeat steps 2-4 above until you get a combination that will put you in the 1.03 to 1.06 range.


fantastic, thank you!

[tremblay]

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action= submit

1. Click on the above link.

2. Enter desired tire sizes in the input fields indicated.

3. Divide the diameter of the smaller size tire into the diameter of the larger size tire.

4. If the answer to the calculation is larger than 1.03 and smaller than 1.06, you won't have any issues with the TC.

5. Try entering different tire combinations and repeat steps 2-4 above until you get a combination that will put you in the 1.03 to 1.06 range.


So stock is 1.0499 and the 235/50/18, 265/50/18 combo is 1.0433...I should be good to go. I don't think ill get much closer to stock specs with same brand tires....

[MOTOWN]

your combination will be fine, what series nittos are you going with nt555, or 420s?

[SC Cheesehead]

your combination will be fine, what series nittos are you going with nt555, or 420s?

Gonna do a quick hijack here.

I know lotsa guys are running either 555s or 420s, what are the primary differences between the two series?

[MOTOWN]

Gonna do a quick hijack here.

I know lotsa guys are running either 555s or 420s, what are the primary differences between the two series?

the 555s are extreme performance z rated tires designed primarily for summer use, the 420 are all season radials not sure on the rating, but they are not as aggressive as the 555s

[SC Cheesehead]

the 555s are extreme performance z rated tires designed primarily for summer use, the 420 are all season radials not sure on the rating, but they are not as aggressive as the 555s

What kind of wear do you get out of he 555s? Better than OEM BFGs I hope... ;)

[MOTOWN]

What kind of wear do you get out of he 555s? Better than OEM BFGs I hope... ;)

well honestly i cant realy say, as i have only driven the car a little over 300 miles since i got the 555s, they certainly handle a ton better on my 10" wheels;)

[Cobra25]

What kind of wear do you get out of he 555s? Better than OEM BFGs I hope... ;)I have the 555's on mine. They are a harder compound & ride harder. The 420's have a softer ride than the 555's.

[SC Cheesehead]

I have the 555's on mine. They are a harder compound & ride harder. The 420's have a softer ride than the 555's.

Thanks for the info, Z; how do the 555's handle?

[tremblay]

Thanks for the info, Z; how do the 555's handle?

Im going with the 555s and I'll let you know how they handle in a week or two when I get them installed and I'll also post pics for eveyone to see.
:beer:

[tremblay]

Wow, our cars are a real pain in the ass to shop for. Not only is getting MATCHING tires that won't screw up the TC hard enough but tire websites won't ship NITTOs to Canada because apparently some company has exclusives rights on NITTOs in Canada or something like that. Good thing I live fairly close to the border, now I have to get the tires ship to a store in the US and pick them up. Not too pleased about that...

Those NITTOS better be some good tires LOL

[SC Cheesehead]

Wow, our cars are a real pain in the ass to shop for. Not only is getting MATCHING tires that won't screw up the TC hard enough but tire websites won't ship NITTOs to Canada because apparently some company has exclusives rights on NITTOs in Canada or something like that. Good thing I live fairly close to the border, now I have to get the tires ship to a store in the US and pick them up. Not too pleased about that...

Those NITTOS better be some good tires LOL

Depends on where you live...;)

[tremblay]

Depends on where you live...;)

That's true. USA is definitively the place to be for any car guy.

And now the tires are on back order....what else is next?

[tremblay]

Got the tires put on today and I must say that I am very satisfied with them so far. I like the look of them and the ride. Took some pics but I'm not the best photograph... I strongly recommend this combo to anyone who wants to keep same brand of tire up front and out back...

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/tremblaysi/GEDC0009.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/tremblaysi/GEDC0008.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/tremblaysi/GEDC0007.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/tremblaysi/GEDC0006.jpg

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/tremblaysi/GEDC0003.jpg

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

What were the final tire sizes you chose?

[tremblay]

What were the final tire sizes you chose?

235/50/18
265/50/18

Oh and I should add no problem with TC at all...

[WPG_Merc]

I am looking for NITTOS as well,Any issue with rubbing or harder ride.
I'll order the same tire size from 1010tire.com from BC. total is $1,195.65 (CAD

Nice Ride ,Is the rear end up a little higher then the stock tires.

G

[SC Cheesehead]

I am looking for NITTOS as well,Any issue with rubbing or harder ride.
I'll order the same tire size from 1010tire.com from BC. total is $1,195.65 (CAD

Nice Ride ,Is the rear end up a little higher then the stock tires.

G

Is this a question or a statement? :dunno:

[Mote]

235/50/18
265/50/18


Those are the tires and the sizes I am running. Very pleased. The 265/50 are only 0.2 inches shorter than 245/55. Tire wear is a much larger variable.

[WPG_Merc]

Would the rear 265/50 size have any difference on the speedo.

I am shopping for tires & still deciding on tires 235/50/18 & 265/50/18 from
10 10 tires.com

[melfunkshun]

Would the rear 265/50 size have any difference on the speedo.

I am shopping for tires & still deciding on tires 235/50/18 & 265/50/18 from
10 10 tires.com


Not Much... Going 65 mph (104.6 kilometers per hour) on 245/55/18 is the same as going 64.6 mph (103.96 kilometers per hour) on 265/50/18

[tremblay]

I am looking for NITTOS as well,Any issue with rubbing or harder ride.
I'll order the same tire size from 1010tire.com from BC. total is $1,195.65 (CAD

Nice Ride ,Is the rear end up a little higher then the stock tires.

G


Hey!

I don't know how close you are from the US border but I have found discount tires.com to be the cheapest option (for me) for the NITTOS. I had them shipped to the border and went and picked them up.