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Old 05-25-2011 | 01:00 PM
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Track tyre size

I after some advice on tyre size for some rims I just bought there 9" with an offset of +42 ive been told 265/35 is good any suggestions.
Old 05-25-2011 | 01:37 PM
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Super, thanks for the help on the wheels and even tires. Any reason for suggesting 255's vs 265's.

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265/40-17 will only hurt your acceleration (added weight and larger radius), give slower transitional response (taller sidewall) without giving much, if any, additional lateral grip.


this is post 1825 of the "STX thread!" the part about the tires starts on page 73 i think this particular post is on page 74.

edit: sorry couldnt get the whole post here how i wanted it, but the reply was by GeorgeH

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Old 05-25-2011 | 02:33 PM
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255/35 and 265/35 are both good choices.
Old 05-25-2011 | 02:39 PM
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Ok cool thanks for the advice guys
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