Hey all, I've just about worn out the factory tires and want to install a new set of 275/40/17's all around. I need a tire with some decent tread life around 30K miles, as I put nearly 25K miles per year on my car. Treadwear of 300. But I also need performance. Traction AA, Temp A. Any suggestions???
Absolutely go with the Nitto X-Treme ZR I love em for traction and wear rating still at 300. But, for those lil friday night bouts get a pair of MIckey Thompson DR's for the rear
I personally wouldn't go with that size tire but here is a calculator to use to see the differences. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos
That's what I was wondering, I'll bet the manufacturer doesn't recommend it. I think 245/45 or 255/45 is about as wide as they recommend for an 8" wheel. I'll be going with a 255/45 for my next set.
Here some info strait from tirerack.com, I got these numbers by checking on several different brands on each size such as dunlop, goodyear, and khumo 275/40/17 - 25.7" diameter. Recommended for at least a 9" width wheel. stock 235/55/17 - 27.1 - 27.3" diam. 255/45/17 - 26.1 " diam. 255/50/17 - 27.1" diam. The 255/50/17 is a perfect match for diameter and fits the stock 17" x 8", that's the one I'm going with next.
I somehow managed to get over 27K miles from the factory tires. Guess I'm just not driving hard enough. For replacements, I decided to go with the Toyo Proxes T1-R 255/45/17's. Not a bad tire. I can feel the difference in the way the car handles with the wider rubber. But the tires still need to be broken in. The tires do look great on the car. Maybe just a little too much wheel well clearance? I will ask my car club members their opionins.
