Tire Size Envy?

[fast Ed]

Are you reconsidering tire sizes with respect to the added weight, (and) or the added power? You probably won't fit much more up front, and the rear isn't going to hook up at full throttle without drag radials ...


cheers
Ed N.

[Krashyman]

Thanks for the response Ed.

I was hoping to stay with the same tires b/c we already bought them -- and b/c I agree that not much more would fit in the front. I understand that, if I ever wanted to get a good 1/4 time (or do any racing), I would need to change tires.

But, for regular city and highway driving, I was wondering if the extra weight or power would cause problems with the tires (or wheels) I've selected. My guess is that the answer is no -- and that the only downside will be that I won't get full grip if I ever try to make her go full force from a full stop.

[fast Ed]

I think you'll be fine for the intended usage. If you look at tire sizes used on some of the heavy, high-powered European sedans, often they only have 225 or 235 width tires on the front of a 3,500+ lb. vehicle with 400+hp.


cheers
Ed N.