275's on OEM 19's?
Originally Posted by ScottR
^ One problem, it would be a bigger risk to mess with the structural integrity of a forged wheel than to run a lager tire on a smaller rim. However, on a cast wheel that would def. be better BUT keep in mind… the original question was about the OEM 19's which are forged.
Lou
Originally Posted by ISMSOLUTIONS
Sorry - The patch on my tires is about 1 1/4" larger/wider. After 5400 miles on them already - they wear perfectly - no issues - still extremely quiet - one of the best decisions I've made on this car.
BTW - see you in the next day or so Mech....
BTW - see you in the next day or so Mech....
Originally Posted by lowrider
All two and three piece wheels are forged, and that is the way they are made.
Lou
Lou
I totally agree (I am an engineer, though electrical ;-))- take apart a structurally sound wheel and put it back together again - non machine made or welded, etc...that's suicide compared to possible risk, so very slight possible risk, of over-sized tires on stock wheels.
Think about all those that push undersized tires on wide wheels...the tire pops it's bead from small curb hits, driveways, bumps in the road...
Think about all those that push undersized tires on wide wheels...the tire pops it's bead from small curb hits, driveways, bumps in the road...
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Hey ISMSOLUTIONS, how about an update? How are the tires doing now? How much wear and roadnoise? I am considering going this route when I need to replace tires after reading this thread.
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Might I ask why people insist on putting wider-than-recommended tires on their 8" or 8.5" stock wheels? To 'put more rubber to the ground'? You guys don't think the factory 245's are adequate enough for the power and handling capabilities of a car like the G? If someone does it for the looks as well, it still looks like crap because of the conservative stock offsets.
And omg, that guy that put 315's on his G. What is this, a Viper?
And omg, that guy that put 315's on his G. What is this, a Viper?
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Originally Posted by baileyrx
i have 275's on my 17in x 8in wide stock wheels. It works fine. I've had it this way for a year now. I'm not a fan of bridgestones though. I'm a Michelin or Goodyear man myself. I have F1 gs's.
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Originally Posted by Finiti35
Might I ask why people insist on putting wider-than-recommended tires on their 8" or 8.5" stock wheels? To 'put more rubber to the ground'? You guys don't think the factory 245's are adequate enough for the power and handling capabilities of a car like the G? If someone does it for the looks as well, it still looks like crap because of the conservative stock offsets.
And omg, that guy that put 315's on his G. What is this, a Viper?
And omg, that guy that put 315's on his G. What is this, a Viper?
