Tire size question

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Decker
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Right now, I've got an s14 sitting on stock steelies (195/60/15) slightly lowered on megan coilovers (about a 2 finger gap between tire and fender).

I ordered some wheels:17x8 +35 fronts and17x9 +35 rears

I need help finding a tire size that will best suit my purpose. The main purpose of my car is for drag/straight line racing, but I do enjoy an occasional run in the 'twisties.' Of course I'll throw on the drag radials when I hit the track, but I would like a nice sized set of street tires.

What do you guys think?

Thanks.


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hannibal
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215/45 front and 235/40 rear sounds good to me...

Decker
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thanks! anyone else?

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nismofly
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hannibal wrote:215/45 front and 235/40 rear sounds good to me...

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^ a bit on the overly stretched size. thanks though. will probably end up going 235/40 and 255/40

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nismofly
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235 wont clear coilovers in front, you either need to run a 215, find different wheels, or run spacers


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