MY'02 5-spoke owners: What size tires do you run?
03-21-2009, 11:51 AM
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MY'02 5-spoke owners: What size tires do you run?
All:
I am looking at a set of MY'02 Carrera 5-spoke rims, but they don't have tires on them.
1) What size tires do you suggest for a narrow body C4, standard ride height?
2) Which brand do you recommend? (I'll be driving 95% in the dry but want something that can handle wet roads pretty well also)
3) What should a set cost me?
Thanks in advance!
Paul.
I am looking at a set of MY'02 Carrera 5-spoke rims, but they don't have tires on them.
1) What size tires do you suggest for a narrow body C4, standard ride height?
2) Which brand do you recommend? (I'll be driving 95% in the dry but want something that can handle wet roads pretty well also)
3) What should a set cost me?
Thanks in advance!
Paul.
03-21-2009, 11:58 AM
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I have Pirelli P Zeros only because thats what came on them. Size; Fronts are 225/40 and the rears are 285/30. I believe that the 265s on the rear will give you better handling.
03-21-2009, 12:11 PM
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Sumi HRTZ III 225 front, 265 rear. Height between euro and RS (in avatar) A lot of guys like to try to squeeze 285s in, but I'm not convinced that any incremental benefit outweighs the rubbing risk and slight cost increase.
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03-21-2009, 04:07 PM
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Running 285/30/18 and 225/40/18 front and back. Pirelli P Zero's all round, although the wear rate on the back isn't the best. I'm lucky to get 7 or 8k out of them. The fronts last ages.
03-21-2009, 10:59 PM
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Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position, 225/40 & 265/35 on my MY02s.
Sumitommo HTRZ III, 225/40 & 285/30 on the Hollow Spokes (same dimensions as MY02s).
The bigger rear boots do fill out the fenders a wee bit more. Would probably increase understeer at the track but no big deal in "normal" driving.
Sumitommo HTRZ III, 225/40 & 285/30 on the Hollow Spokes (same dimensions as MY02s).
The bigger rear boots do fill out the fenders a wee bit more. Would probably increase understeer at the track but no big deal in "normal" driving.
03-22-2009, 09:17 AM
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