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265/295 on Volk GT-S 9.5/10.5 -- Help with fitment

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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks guys.

Redlude, any negatives about going w/ these sizes? And will just rolling the rears work out? I haven't gotten an alignment done yet since I put the springs on about 10 days ago, so should I wait until I put these on as well? Thanks.

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Steering may be a little tougher, but overall, handling with that setup should be great. You should be fine with just a fender roll
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Thanks bro I appreciate it.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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Theres really no reason to put 265's on the fronts and 295's on the rears with those sizes for future reference when you are buying new tires. Unless you are FI and need to put more rubber on the ground or just like a beefy tire then a 245 275 or a 255 285 (what i run) is good.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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well will running those sizes affect the acceleration then?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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I mean i guess a beefier tire will weigh more but its really nothing to worry about. It's just they cost more and when you run something such as PS2's or Advan Sports it gets costly.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Sbeck
Theres really no reason to put 265's on the fronts and 295's on the rears with those sizes for future reference when you are buying new tires. Unless you are FI and need to put more rubber on the ground or just like a beefy tire then a 245 275 or a 255 285 (what i run) is good.
you know you get improved handling right
 
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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you know you get improved handling right

To a certain point i guess
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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^---sick bro. Both of your rides are amazing. BTW do you guys have any clue how big the lips are on these wheels?

P.S. Looks like I might be picking em up tmrw, w00t
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Sbeck
To a certain point i guess
A buddy of mine runs 285/305 on a NA 350z and placed nationally in autox, so going that wide still has benefits. He went up to the wider sizes from 275 all around last year
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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Oh yeah, can I run the oem lug nuts on these? And will the TPMS fit as well?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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bump the question above

I just picked them up today. He gave me some generic lug nuts w/ them, but recommended I pick up some Rays lugs w/ a lock. Could I just use these lugs and buy a set of locks? I'd rather not buy new lugs if possible.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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you dont need any brand name locks
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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would chrome be the best for gold wheels? Also are locks even worth it or no? I'd like to get these put on by tomorrow hopefully
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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def get wheel locks if you dont park your car in a garage. you dont want those beautiful wheels stolen
 
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