why do we run 235s stock? [Archive]

toku-one

11-26-2004, 05:29 PM

just looking around today at work i noticed
jettas run 225/45/17
rx8s run 225/45/18
lotus elise runs 225/45/17
stis run 225/45/17

and we run 235/45/17

is there a reason for it?
im sure its a stupid question but i was just wonderin'

gofaster87

11-26-2004, 05:33 PM

Go put some 225's on there todd.

hksevo8

11-26-2004, 05:35 PM

because of cost and how the engineers set up the suspension from the factory

EvoVIII

11-26-2004, 05:44 PM

because we need more grip

toku-one

11-26-2004, 05:46 PM

come on now sam.. i got 245/45/17s

bigger is better! hahah.
i hate those damn tires

Blak94GSX

11-26-2004, 06:57 PM

235 > 225

GokuSSJ4

11-26-2004, 07:03 PM

try 255/40/17's :wink:

Chris in SD

11-26-2004, 08:04 PM

245/40/18s... :wink:

drmosh

11-26-2004, 10:57 PM

try 255/40/17's :wink:

doesn't matter when they're cold!!
:wink:

GokuSSJ4

11-27-2004, 02:58 AM

try 255/40/17's :wink:

doesn't matter when they're cold!!
:wink:

unless there street tires , but i know better now .

Tarmac02

11-27-2004, 09:01 AM

all that extra rubber helps Goku when he goes offroading

Tarmac02

11-27-2004, 09:03 AM

235 > 225

Scott are you running 235?

Just picked up a 94 Talon TSi AWD as a project and I'm running 225 on 17/7.5 , just wondering how much wider I can go before I ned to roll the fenders.

turbrodude

11-27-2004, 11:57 AM

Just picked up a 94 Talon TSi AWD as a project and I'm running 225 on 17/7.5 , just wondering how much wider I can go before I ned to roll the fenders.

Get your butt off this forum and go to socal_dsm yahoo group with that kind of question eh?

GokuSSJ4

11-27-2004, 12:17 PM

all that extra rubber helps Goku when he goes offroading

i want to see you at the track, then you can see me in action :P

Blak94GSX

11-27-2004, 02:18 PM

235 > 225

Scott are you running 235?

Just picked up a 94 Talon TSi AWD as a project and I'm running 225 on 17/7.5 , just wondering how much wider I can go before I ned to roll the fenders.

Yeah I run stock EVO wheels with 235 tires, but they will rub unless you roll the fenders a bit. The fenders on DSMs are smallish.

http://www.blak94gsx.com/pics/garage/DCP_2421.JPG

Tarmac02

11-27-2004, 03:21 PM

Get your butt off this forum and go to socal_dsm yahoo group with that kind of question eh?

why don't you cry

Tarmac02

11-27-2004, 03:22 PM

and hey Goku ...

Like I said in the EOC thread I'll be at the track when I get done with the academy and actually have some free time.

Blak94GSX

11-27-2004, 03:25 PM

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoCal_DSM/

Tarmac02

11-27-2004, 04:06 PM

lol... thanks for the answer though Scott, and hey, just picked up the new SCC ... not bad in the results man

Blak94GSX

11-27-2004, 05:20 PM

Thanks

egui42

11-28-2004, 02:28 AM

so what is better?

-235/45/R17 (stock)
-255/40/R17

Tarmac02

11-28-2004, 10:18 AM

more rubber is always good if you have the susp tuned to support it....

sometimes it can lead to understeer though... saw an STi with 255 w/o susp tuned for it understeer like a mofo

gofaster87

11-28-2004, 10:44 AM

More rubber is good if you have the power to push it not only suspension.

Tarmac02

11-28-2004, 12:13 PM

that is true also

ErroR

11-28-2004, 11:16 PM

235 > 225

Scott are you running 235?

Just picked up a 94 Talon TSi AWD as a project and I'm running 225 on 17/7.5 , just wondering how much wider I can go before I ned to roll the fenders.

Yeah I run stock EVO wheels with 235 tires, but they will rub unless you roll the fenders a bit. The fenders on DSMs are smallish.

http://www.blak94gsx.com/pics/garage/DCP_2421.JPG

Hey those look like my old wheels...