rims and tires

[scootter]

I currently have the Michelin Pilots on my car which they don't make anymore. I just purchased a new set of Michelin PS2's $$$$. $1650 for the set. 335/35/17 rears and 275/40/17 fronts. Wheels are PSE pin drive 11.5" rear and 9.5" front. Not sure what they cost. Problem with the 17" wheels, the tire selections is limited.

Scott

[saltshaker]

15x8 f 4.5"bs
15x10R 4" bs
I have 17x9f &
17x10.5" on the rear 4.5bs
I would call Joe, also depends which brakes your using
Jon

[pcww]

I am no authority but the selection of 17s is greater and I think in the end are safer and will handle better. Again no expert but will sit back and listen.

[zrayr]

Originally Posted by pcww

I am no authority but the selection of 17s is greater and I think in the end are safer and will handle better. Again no expert but will sit back and listen.

that is the conventional wisdom.

However I have seen many many cars (Cobra's) with 17" QUALITY rubber be completely embarrassed by a mere Mustang wearing 15" wheels shod with Avon CR6ZZ DOT legal tires.

In my opinion, and experience, a vintage Cobra, Mustang, or any vintage muscle car looks best on 15" wheels. With the Avon CR6ZZ tires you can not only keep up with modern 17" rubber, but you can pass them. The traction just has to be experienced to be believed.

Z.

[joyridin']

Sorry, I do not buy that. Regardless of how much grip you have, you have sidewall flex going around turns. Get a set of 17" wheels will good tires on the same car and the 17" will outperform the 15" every time.

Besides, I personally like the look of 17" tires on certain cars like Cobras. I would not go any bigger myself, but that is just my preference.

[zrayr]

Originally Posted by joyridin'

Sorry, I do not buy that. Regardless of how much grip you have, you have sidewall flex going around turns. Get a set of 17" wheels will good tires on the same car and the 17" will outperform the 15" every time.

I'm not selling them, so it doesn't bother me what you buy or don't buy.

I do understand the physics of sidewall flex. ObliviousLy you have not experienced firsthand the difference between a good 17" tire and a spectacular 15" tire. The Avon isn't just a little bit better in the curves, it's a substantial difference. The traction of the Avons can easily overcome the sidewall-flex disadvantage. Superior performance will cost you about $400 per tire.

If you're interested in learning, just search the forum and you will read the same story from others.

Z