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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
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Originally Posted by landapanda
5 monster - consider going 265/35 and 285/35 on oem rims. This is as wide as you can go and can get re71r in this size. This is the setup I'll go for this summer.
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Thanks man, I'd love to go that route! My issue is that it's tough in Germany to make ANY kind of mod. My registration states the tire size right on it (factory 245/265 setup) and a shop I took it too already told me that's the only thing they are allowed to put on it.
So I'd love to go wider, but I'd be happy with 255/275 if I can even pull it off. 
P.S. For street dudty I wouldn't care, but 265 is right on the edge of what the tire mfg recommends. I'd be worried about sidewall rollover to be honest. I've seen the shoulder wear on my stock 255s and 275s on wider rims with my previous track car. They are not joking. |
The acceptable rim width comes directly from the manufacturer. Most mfrs will state it's ok to go up to the sizes I mentioned in OEM rims.
Regarding your dilemma, I didn't realize German rules are that strict. I tracked the oem Contis and had plenty of fun on those. Wider tires will lead to faster time, but in the end who cares if you shave a second off your PB. You can probably do that by working with a good instructor, focusing on your brake markers, smooth cornering and a proper exit line!