Anybody out there daily driving on 255/35/18's?
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Anybody out there daily driving on 255/35/18's?
I'm interested in a set of autocross tires that I can also use as daily drivers. Anyone have any experience running 255/35-18 ?
What would the safety issues be WRT this size?
Thanks,
Kabong
What would the safety issues be WRT this size?
Thanks,
Kabong
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I've never done it but I'd imagine the issues would be darty steering on ridged or grooved road surfaces like they have on California freeways; more road shock transmitted to the car (less tire to cushion it); and greater vulnerability to rim damage from any kind of rut, speed bump, driveway lip, curbing, etc. Maybe you could have a set of rims with these tires for autocross that you put on for that day/event, then switch back to your normal wheels/tires at the end of the day? You could do it at the house so you wouldn't have to lug them to the track; switching for one day wouldn't be a big deal.
Just an idea.
Just an idea.
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you won't have any issues with 255/18/35. The wheel diameter is the same, I know of a person that runs this setup, more tread = more traction. I don't know about going above that though.
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Bent rims can be from tire profile, sidewall stiffness and/or wheel quality. The key factor is the wheel itself--most cases I've heard of are due to "cheap" wheels that don't have much safety margin.
The RT615s in 255/40-18 have the same outer diameter as stock--or close enough to it to make no difference. A lower profile tire will give you better gearing which is always a benefit in autocross but as a daily driver you throw your speedo and odometer off. Speedo isn't so bad but odo means you're artificially inflating the reported mileage. Not such a good thing when it comes time to sell the car.
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The RT615s in 255/40-18 have the same outer diameter as stock--or close enough to it to make no difference. A lower profile tire will give you better gearing which is always a benefit in autocross but as a daily driver you throw your speedo and odometer off. Speedo isn't so bad but odo means you're artificially inflating the reported mileage. Not such a good thing when it comes time to sell the car.
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