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Fuel Fire Desire · 07-19-2013, 04:35 PM

Its about the time to look at new tires for my LS with the factory 18" wheels. My biggest complaint with the car over all has been grip. Mainly through corners, but also while accelerating hard. I would really like some better rubber to replace the OE with.

Any suggestions on size? Do I stay with the 245/55/R18's, or do I go to something a bit wider like a 255/45/R18 on the same rim? (this is what I did on my 99 camaro, one width size up). Also, what would be the best option for overall performance?

Getting new rims is just out of the budget right now. Otherwise Id go that route to get a better size.

SPCBA · 07-19-2013, 06:06 PM

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Fuel Fire Desire · 07-19-2013, 07:28 PM

Are you running those right now? Id be worried that width would be too much for the heritage wheel. If you are running those on the steelies, I would GREATLY appreciate pics.

Vroom_vroom · 07-19-2013, 07:35 PM

I'm planning on dropping down to a 50 or 45 series and staying with the steelies. It will not make that big of a difference on the speedo.

Fuel Fire Desire · 07-19-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Vroom_vroom

I'm planning on dropping down to a 50 or 45 series and staying with the steelies. It will not make that big of a difference on the speedo.

Im not too concerned with the speedo, that can always be changed. I just dont want a tire thats obviously oversized and has a ridiculous looking overhang to it. Id prefer a perfectly flat/ vertical sidewall instead of a "bulge" or "convex" look......I just have no idea how to achieve that with the height of the sidewall on there.

In the end though, Im not really after looks, just maximum traction for a daily driver that sees rain and occasional snow (not a huge issue with snow).

SPCBA · 07-20-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Fuel Fire Desire

Are you running those right now? Id be worried that width would be too much for the heritage wheel. If you are running those on the steelies, I would GREATLY appreciate pics.

no was running on forgestars for track days. phenominal tire... they have different sizes tho

07-19-2013, 04:35 PM	#1
Fuel Fire Desire Drives: 2011 M6 LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 155	Performance tires for LS 18" Its about the time to look at new tires for my LS with the factory 18" wheels. My biggest complaint with the car over all has been grip. Mainly through corners, but also while accelerating hard. I would really like some better rubber to replace the OE with. Any suggestions on size? Do I stay with the 245/55/R18's, or do I go to something a bit wider like a 255/45/R18 on the same rim? (this is what I did on my 99 camaro, one width size up). Also, what would be the best option for overall performance? Getting new rims is just out of the budget right now. Otherwise Id go that route to get a better size. __________________

07-19-2013, 06:06 PM	#2
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07-19-2013, 07:28 PM	#3
Fuel Fire Desire Drives: 2011 M6 LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 155	Are you running those right now? Id be worried that width would be too much for the heritage wheel. If you are running those on the steelies, I would GREATLY appreciate pics. __________________

07-19-2013, 07:35 PM	#4
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