Hey Guys,

I'm running 245/35/19 and 275/35/19 Toyo T1R's on my 19" Volk's. I have some serious negative camber in the rear which I tried to correct with SPC camber arms but my rear tires still managed to wear out unevenly and now I have to replace them.

Do you guys recommend I go with 275/35 again or go with 275/30 for the rear this time? What would be a better choice with my setup?

Thanks!

 

If you track your car using those tires go with smaller side wall.
That will help you control your car better in the corners.

If you want a little smoother ride for everyday driving go with higher sidewall.

 

why do you say that? Going with the smaller size in the rear will mess up the weight distribution and can cause weird handling characteristics due to the front tire being taller than the rear. 275/30/19 IMO should never be used on the rear of a coupe. Stick with 275/35/19

 

275/35 is closer to the stock configuration of rotations per second at the same speed than 275/30. I'd go with 275/35.

 

That's just what Redlude just posted, stay as close to OEM diamater as possible. But prior to wasting more cash on new tires I'd get the rear
alignment figured out. Maybe you require the toe arms to get everything
back to OEM specs not just the camber adjusters! You didn't mention how
your rear tires were wearing, only that they were....

 

+1 on figuring out the alignment issue being a priority...

And Redlude mentioned weight distribution, not revolutions. Different concept but both consequences of having the wrong tire size.

 

Hey guys, thanks for the responses. The tires wore out from the inside which definitely indicates a situation of excessive negative camber correct?

I plan to go with 275/35 again... how do you guys feel about mixing tire brands? I want to just pick up a pair of used RE-050 with similar tread life to what I have up front. I'm thinking of getting the tires (since they are needed anyway) and then figure out the alignment issue when I go mount them. I will need an alignment anyway after the new tires.

 

275/30 sidewall is 3.2 inches
245/35 sidewall is 3.3 inches


Sound bout same to me.

The 30/35 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 30/35% of it's section width.

 

[QUOTE=wickedG35]Hey guys, thanks for the responses. The tires wore out from the inside which definitely indicates a situation of excessive negative camber correct?

Sorry Wicked, if your tires are wearing out on the inside edges your tires/wheels are toed in at the top requiring toe arms and toe bolts to correct! That's the cause of wear on the inside edges....

 

if you cant' fix the camber just flip the tires (as long as you get symmetrical tires) before they wear out too much.

 

I have 275/35/18's on my car right now. they are the same overall height as the 245/40/18's on the front... BUT once my rear wear out I will be going back to a larger size.... 275/40/18. that way it keep the speed odometer more accurate.

My thoughts are keep the rear tire as close to the OEM total height as possible for the sake of mileage and an accurate speed odometer.

 

[QUOTE=gary c]I've got SPC toe bolts along with the SPC Camber Arms for the rear. This Kit Here

You're saying I need a set of aftermarket toe arms as well? (toe bolts not enough to bring it within OEM range?)

 

I'm showing wire man, the rears are gone and don't hold air. I'm guilty, have somewhat neglected the G when I purchased the S2000 and have had less time to do things.

 

remember to do it in the future then.

 

Don't get the Bridgestone RE050's if you're worried about tire wear... they're only a 140 treadwear rating.