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275's on OEM 19's?

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Old 01-28-2006, 06:51 PM
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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.
All two and three piece wheels are forged, and that is the way they are made.

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Old 01-28-2006, 09:06 PM
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Very informative thread!
 
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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....
Good to hear. That *wider* patch (of the same area) should do you good. Seeing me in the next day or so? You stalking me or something?
 
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Old 01-29-2006, 04:40 AM
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Whats the largest offset of rims or width of tires, without using spacers???
17'' wheels
 

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Seeing me in the next day or so? You stalking me or something?
Sorry about that - confused your screen name with another user MEECHIN.
 
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Old 01-29-2006, 09:24 PM
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I didnt want to start a new thread.

How many miles are you guys getting out of the stock 19" tires? Is 11,000 normal?
 
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Old 01-30-2006, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by lowrider
All two and three piece wheels are forged, and that is the way they are made.

Lou
So, you’re saying it would be safer to split the stock forged 19 and it wouldn't mess up the integrity of the wheel? I'm no engineer but don't you think it would weaken the rim, especially at the welds? It just seems very scary to me on a forged rim especially one that wasn't designed that way? I dunno, but I wouldn't.
 
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Old 01-30-2006, 10:59 AM
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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...
 
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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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Awesome that these old threads pop up every now and then!

It means people are USING THE SEARCH FUNCTION!!!

Can't wait for the update.
 
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Old 03-07-2006, 07:20 PM
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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?
 
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Old 03-07-2006, 08:22 PM
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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.
same here; 275s on stock 17''s............firehawk sz50 EPs
 
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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?
245s are for people w/ baby dick's
 
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Old 03-07-2006, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 99atlantic
245s are for people w/ baby dick's
You're right, people with baby dicks do not upgrade to big daddy wheels so they put 275s on their 7.5" wheels
 


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