Got some tire questions for SRT8 wheels (Moved)

[NM08SRT8]

Alright, as you can see, I'm going to be referring to the 300c SRT8 wheels, not that it makes a difference, BUT...

My front outside bands of the tires are wearing prematurely. Rears are perfectly fine for the exception of one tire has 2 flat repairs, and from what I heard, "3 strikes and you're out".

Rears are 255/45/20 and front is 245/45/20. I was wondering can I throw the 255/45/20's on the front with out any issues? How will this affect the steering, etc?

My plan is, throw the 255's on the front, to replace the work 245's and get me some wider tires for the rear. I had a thread saved that sais the stock SRT8 wheels are 8" wide, but I heard they were 9" wide, can someone confirm? I want to know the widest tire i can throw on the rear with stock SRT8 wheels? This thread sayd I can put 275/40/20's on the rear stock (8") wheel, but if it's 9", is there a difference? Can I throw 285's on the rear?


Anyways, LMK asap because I will need this done very soon. Thank You everyone!

[NM08SRT8]

Well a guy on SRTConnection has 295/40/20 RSA's on the rear of his, and he's lowered on KW's. Discount tire just told me I could go with a 305 on the rear, but I would be going down to a 35 sidewall, which maybe look kinda retarded to the 255/45's on the front (sidewall). Input?

[Konvict]

I run 275/40/20 Toyo Proxes 4's on standard SRT8 rims (9 inch). They dont rub at all. Have done 35000 Miles and never had a problem with this set-up. The Tyres stick out just a tad further than the Rims which helps protect the wheel. (although not too far to look silly)

Dont think you can go any wider on stock Rims than a 275...but i have seen an SRT8 with 315 tyres on aftermarket rims...and damn it looked good..really filled the guard out.

[NM08SRT8]

Here's the link I'm referring to.

http://www.******************/forums...t=13224&page=2

Guy, (scroll down) has 295's on the rear, no rubbing, etc. I just wanna see what the width difference is. I read it's about a 12" wide tire. Not sure how wide 255's are in inches, but I'll see if I can find out.

[stevesrt8]

according to my info, on a nine inch wide wheel, you can't go 295.

Srt twenties are nine inches wide.

Go with whatever you want, but be safe!

[NM08SRT8]

Hmm, Well I posted a link in another thread but it gives me a ****** when I do it but here it is for in here

http://www.s r t connection.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13224 (take out the spaces between SRT)

[1bad4dr]

Originally Posted by stevesrt8

according to my info, on a nine inch wide wheel, you can't go 295.

Huh?

Who or what is your source? They are nuts. Many people are running 295's and 305's on their OEM rims.

[stevesrt8]

I'm sure they are. But on a nine inch wide rim the 295 or 305 size is bowed because the rim isn't wide enough.

Premature wear in the center and poor performance too. Not my idea of good fitting.

The whole joy of ownership is you get to do whatever you want to your car!

[NM08SRT8]

So how do you feel about a 285 then, stevesrt8? Thanks

[stevesrt8]

I have found that not every tire is exactly the same. A 275 from maker A can be the same as a 285 from maker B.

You may need to fit them to be sure.

But a 275/40/20 is a beautiful look on any SRT8.