When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Hey guys -
anybody here running 275/35 on Speedlines (rear)? Even better if Michelin SS or PS 4S. Would love to see pics.
I’ve been running 285/35 (Super Sports and now Pilot Sport 4S) because I like some sidewall and the 30 rubber is just so thin around the wheel but have recently been thinking it looks a little too bulky compared to the standard 225/40 fronts.
also considering going 235/40 upfront.
I hate to go down in width but even if I went 295/30 the sidewall is smaller than stock 265/35. My thinking is 275 is still pretty wide and at least it shrinks diameter a little...
I have ran 295-30's on 10 inch wide RH's and I thought they looked fine with regard to the sidewall, which was more or less perpendicular to the tread.
I now have 10-3/4 inch wide rears so the sidewall is a little more stretched out. I can't go to 305's as the sidewall will rub the trailing arm.
I run 235-40's up front but I had to roll my fender lips and use 6 mm spacers to eliminate contact.
Brandon,
Everything's good here (too hot though).
Here's a couple of shots from 2011. I've been running 295's from nearly the beginning of my ownership.
My car came with 265's which gave it a stretched out ricer look.
Went to 285's for a short time until I saw Sonny's (old board member) car with 295's. Then I made the switch.
Most tires that get installed on my restored Speedline sets are 225/40 fronts and 295/30 rears. It also means the tire height is closer to the 25.1" original height, I also like the fact there is a little extra bulge on the tire to help protect the rim should an encounter with a curb happen. jdorociak@gmail.com Jim
Yeah I don’t want to go lower. I think -think- I’m at RS +5mm. But not sure. Not going lower tho.
Have brand new - well they were brand new now they have 2000 miles - Pilot Sport 4S tires. 225/40/18 up front and 285/35 in back.
Current dilemma is should I go 225/40 F 275/35 R or 235/40 F 285/35 R. Should match a little better. Should have thought more about this BEFORE buying the tires. Lol. Can’t get the 4S in 295/30. The bigger tires should be a smidge more compliant - and I like some sidewall. But that combo is also about $200 more. Of course.
maybe I’ll just wear the 285s out then try 275s. But who wants to go narrower!?! I don’t know.
I think if you tucked yours in by lowering the car a bit, it might mask some of the bulk. Clearance might be an issue though.
My car is at RS height.
In my experience, RS is as low as you should go.
Much below that and the ride quality has all the feel of a kart in that there's very little suspension travel.
I wonder if that extra 1/2 rim width makes the tire look smaller - a little stretch - compared to a 10” Speedine? FYI TireRack shows PS4S in 275/35. I also think my car sits a little lower.
06-29-2020, 08:35 PM
275/35 ?
