295/40/20

[OnESiCkSRT8]

I was wondering if I could fit a slightly larger tire on my SRT factory rims. I am currently running toyo proxes 4 275/40/20 and having traction issues with a tire that has a 300 treadwear rating and AA traction.So maybe a 295/40/20 will give me a little more contact patch. Thanks Again

[YoungMedic23]

Originally Posted by OnESiCkSRT8

I was wondering if I could fit a slightly larger tire on my SRT factory rims. I am currently running toyo proxes 4 275/40/20 and having traction issues with a tire that has a 300 treadwear rating and AA traction.So maybe a 295/40/20 will give me a little more contact patch. Thanks Again

They should fit but IMO they will look like bulging bubbles on ur rims......TOOOO WIDE IMO

[Csrt8]

The 295/40/20 are too wide but it can be done..

Why dont you try the Nitto Invo, Traction AA and alot of the z06 owners are goin with them..

[EricG]

I thought that a tire's traction and temperature ratings were in relation to it's wet traction and resistance to breaking down under a lot of heat. Anyone know for sure?

The size of the contact patch and lack of tread - meaning more rubber is on the road surface - will help with the traction you want here.

Eric

[FIXER]

Originally Posted by EricG

I thought that a tire's traction and temperature ratings were in relation to it's wet traction and resistance to breaking down under a lot of heat. Anyone know for sure?

The size of the contact patch and lack of tread - meaning more rubber is on the road surface - will help with the traction you want here.

Eric

here is a link that will help

Tire Safety

[stealthsrt8]

i'm running the 275/40 and agree the 295 would be too wide. have you tried playing with your tire pressure?

[khaleal]

275 IMO is the limit, a 295 would be to much especially if you drive spiritedly......

[OnESiCkSRT8]

Ok thanks a lot everybody. I will be sticking with the 275's I will start working with the tire pressure. and if not just buy the set of drag radials for 402 motoring.

[Jabroni]

Ditto above. I would not go that big. I am not a fan of upsizing tire width on a specific rim. You can get away with a little upsizing but if you go too much you are asking for a catastrophic issue. Be careful.

[topfuel67]

A 295/40/20 will actually be narrower on our rims than a 275. You can have the rim widened .75" and it will fit nicely. I've been talking to a shop called Cal Chrome in Valencia CA. The guy has a 300C SRT8 and is really knowledgeable on it. He quoted $250 a wheel to widen, PLUS you need to provide 2 additional donor rims.