Thinking of switching to 265's in the rear

[Zishan]

Currently, this is my set up:

18x8 front with 225/35/18
19x10 rear with 275/30/19

My rears wore out really fast due to the drop. I had planned to flip the tires, but I didn't notice it in time and one is showing thread, so I'm just going to replace them. Now, I was thinking of going with the 265/30/19's. I'm also planning on switching the fronts to 215/35/18's if they ever decide to wear out.

1) Would that throw off TCS?(I don't think so, but I can't recall anyone else running these sizes.)
2) Will 265's fit ok on a 10 inch rim?(I don't mind the slighty stretched look.)
Any opinions/info is welcome
Regards
Z

 

[5inchfatlip]

265's should be fine on the rear, I've ran them before.

 

[NSX 3.0]

I also have 265s on my rear 18x10s with no problems and the Tires have worn really good with my Eibachs and Konis.




Steven 91 Blk/Ivory

 

[nsxtasy]

1) Would that throw off TCS?

Probably not, but it's possible, if your car is a '91-93. The reason is that the front size you are using is 4.9 percent larger in outside diameter than '91-93 stock, so going from a rear that is 2.6 percent larger to one that is 1.6 percent larger is not going to help - particularly as the rear wears down. If your car is a '94-01 it will probably be fine.

Once you switch to 215/35-18 in front, you shouldn't have any problems.

2) Will 265's fit ok on a 10 inch rim?

You'll have to check the spec sheet for the model of tire you are using, to see what the acceptable rim widths are.

 

[QWKSLVR]

265s will fit fine, however the sidewalls will look very stretched inward as opposed to a nice "square" sidewall, offering the rim very little lip protection.

 

[Zishan]

Thanks everyone for your replies! I may just order all 4, 215f/265r. I'll check the tires spec sheet to see if they recommend the 265 being on a 10 inch rim first thou.
Thanks again
Z

 

[Edwardo]

Z,

Why do you want to switch from 275s to 265s?

Is there a benefit to performance or wear with a smaller rear tire?

Thanks

 

[Zishan]

Well, my reasons are simple.

1) $$$ The 265/30/19's cost a lot less than the 275/30/19's in the tire that I'm using for some reason.
2) I like the slightly stretched look.
3) I want to see if there is any noticable performance difference.(thou it's not my main concern)

My car's rear camber is eatting up my back tires pretty quick. I thought I'd try the 265's and see how they look/feel. In the next few months, I'll probably need some new rears again. So if I'm not happy, I'll switch back to 275's. Just thought I'd get some input before I spend another $400.
Z

 

[Edwardo]

Z,

Thanks for the response. For the tires I use, it is only a $10 difference between the 265 and 275. I did not realize there could be a very large difference in price between the two. Apparently there is though. I only have 18s in the rear though so I do not have as expensive tires .

 

[Zishan]

Yeah, 19's start getting expensive!!!

btw, here's a picture of Chris@SOS's car. I like the way tire fits the rim.

Regards
Z