...

Go Back   Lateral-g Forums > Technical Discussions > Wheels and Tires
User Name
Password



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-07-2014, 05:23 PM
6carmello8 6carmello8 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 81
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default ? Difference in 255's to a 275's up front ?

Anyone have first hand experience with this upgrade?

I'll mostly be on the street but the car will be driving very spiritedly

I just learned that with the Ridetech Tru Turns, you can run 275's on a stock subframe! Game changer for those that don't think it's necessary to go with an aftermarket subframe.

Right now, the front is set up with GW arms, and Qa-1's and Hotchkis swaybars. I have a Lq9 /LSX.

Thanks and really any input will help so I can get an idea.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-07-2014, 06:08 PM
Musclerodz's Avatar
Musclerodz Musclerodz is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Vendor
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: washington, ok
Posts: 4,286
Thanks: 22
Thanked 164 Times in 95 Posts
Default

20mm or almost 1". But overall width will vary between mfg's
__________________
Mike Redpath
Musclerodz & Customz
facebook page
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-07-2014, 06:20 PM
6carmello8 6carmello8 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 81
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Musclerodz View Post
20mm or almost 1". But overall width will vary between mfg's
I was asking more about the difference in the sense of handling, feel and performance rather than a literal difference hence the reason I listed suspension and engine (lq9 iron block weight about 88 lbs more than aluminum etc.)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-07-2014, 06:33 PM
Musclerodz's Avatar
Musclerodz Musclerodz is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Vendor
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: washington, ok
Posts: 4,286
Thanks: 22
Thanked 164 Times in 95 Posts
Default

Wider is always better. If your running 335 out back it will have less of a push (under steer) in the corners.
__________________
Mike Redpath
Musclerodz & Customz
facebook page
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-07-2014, 08:01 PM
Formula43 Wheel's Avatar
Formula43 Wheel Formula43 Wheel is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 349
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

A 275 on a 9.5-10.0" wide wheel is a good fit. More front end grip and more fun! It should still drive nice down the freeway without much tramlining in the ruts.

Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-08-2014, 09:48 PM
6carmello8 6carmello8 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 81
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Musclerodz View Post
Wider is always better. If your running 335 out back it will have less of a push (under steer) in the corners.
Makes sense and more balanced feel I assume. Thanks!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Formula43 Wheel View Post
A 275 on a 9.5-10.0" wide wheel is a good fit. More front end grip and more fun! It should still drive nice down the freeway without much tramlining in the ruts.

I'm thinking more on the 9.5 wheel for the street with the 275's. What do you think? It'll be negligible but less wheel = less unsprung weight, and the tire will have less "stretch" if any and more "squish" on the tire. What backspace would be ideal? Ridetech recommends 18x10 with 5.75" offset so with a 18x9.5 a 5.5"?
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:04 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright Lateral-g.net