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Originally Posted by Twt
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Originally Posted by ashburyn54
If your looking for max sizing in a 9.5 I would go with an NT01 265/40r18 squared or RE-71 in similar sizing. That's a 26.3 diameter and equal to the 265/35r19 front tires I ran. That was as far as I could go diameter wise in the front. I like a larger sidewall and I think they will look even better in an 18. That's a very similar size to a Pirelli or Michelin Cup car slick sidewall wise.
Going with a 265/35r18 means you will loose almost an inch of sidewall.
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I think this is a less common set up. More sidewall tends to soften the car and increase transition time and raises the CG slightly . With only coilovers and camber plates with the R-1 in 265/35/18, my car took second place in TT4 at Road Atlanta and Barber....not bad considering it weighs 600lbs more than the other ( full race) cars! |
That's amazing! I'm by no means an expert, I just know the look I enjoy and that e46 m3 18" style with 40 series sidewalls gets me going! I drove my car a ton on the street so the extra sidewall was appreciated.
If I were to do it again I would probably run 275/35r18 square on 10's. Or 275/35 FR and 275/40 rear if I didn't care about rotation.