skyguy said:
I'm running 215/40/17 and 275/35/18. Thinking about going with a 265 width rears. Is the 10mm a big deal? and will it affect my alignment running 275's now?
Thank you in advance for any replies,
Skyguy :smile:
QUOTE]
I would recommend no bigger than a 275 on the rear if you are runnning 215 on the front. Stock stagger is no more than 40 difference front and rear and from my experience when you deviate from this balance with out adding more power, the car will tend to 'push' more in the corners. I was always happy with 215/255 on my car, made the car easier to 'rotate' going into a corner. If you don't track the car, just buy what looks good to your eye.
As far as alignment goes, changing tire width has no effect on the alignment, if your alignment is done with angles, there is no effect with any changes in wheels or tires.
Titaniumdave,
Thank you so much for the info. This will be the first tire change since I've had the NSX. I'm running the famed Bridgestone Potenza S03's. This tire is
almost without peer. However......Not sure if I'm using the capabilities of this tire. Now before any flames appear, I know the philosophy of
running the best tire you can get for the NSX. Z rating will also improve braking? I have read as many posts about stats, etc and believe the Kuhmo MX is the way to go. I know about the softer sidewall, etc, but it satisfies all my tire needs, (no tracking the car.)
The best tire information has been garnered here at the Prime, without question. As with any learning process, you would be wise to ask people
in the know and sort the wheat from the chaff. The tire size question was a nagging issue that was cleared up with intelligent replies. I appreciate all the help.
Skyguy