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to hear it told, a wider rear offers a greater contact patch. all else being equal.
this is probably why gt2's run 8.5 X 12 rear. some folks run 9's in front as i have.
yes, you can tell the difference, though admittedly it might be difficult to quickly notice the difference if you're running down a hi-way on a 295/30 VS a 315/30. but given enough varied driving conditions and seat time, you'd know.
to your point re:aesthetics. a 315/30 with 15mm spacers fills in the wheel wells perfectly. form following function.
this is probably why gt2's run 8.5 X 12 rear. some folks run 9's in front as i have.
yes, you can tell the difference, though admittedly it might be difficult to quickly notice the difference if you're running down a hi-way on a 295/30 VS a 315/30. but given enough varied driving conditions and seat time, you'd know.
to your point re:aesthetics. a 315/30 with 15mm spacers fills in the wheel wells perfectly. form following function.
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to hear it told, a wider rear offers a greater contact patch. all else being equal.
this is probably why gt2's run 8.5 X 12 rear. some folks run 9's in front as i have.
yes, you can tell the difference, though admittedly it might be difficult to quickly notice the difference if you're running down a hi-way on a 295/30 VS a 315/30. but given enough varied driving conditions and seat time, you'd know.
to your point re:aesthetics. a 315/30 with 15mm spacers fills in the wheel wells perfectly. form following function.
this is probably why gt2's run 8.5 X 12 rear. some folks run 9's in front as i have.
yes, you can tell the difference, though admittedly it might be difficult to quickly notice the difference if you're running down a hi-way on a 295/30 VS a 315/30. but given enough varied driving conditions and seat time, you'd know.
to your point re:aesthetics. a 315/30 with 15mm spacers fills in the wheel wells perfectly. form following function.
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^ i don't know with any certainty but its only an add'l 2mm's more? but i'd bet there is a reason that the 15mm spacer on the rear is the most commonly accepted size to widen the stance with spacers on this platform? but I'm no expert, though i ran 7X15 spacers lowered ( approx 40mm ) on stock twists X 235/40 - 315/30 and the ride and stance was near perfect. wheels filled the fenders perfectly. again, a very common setup, presumably for a reason.
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^ i don't know with any certainty but its only an add'l 2mm's more? but i'd bet there is a reason that the 15mm spacer on the rear is the most commonly accepted size to widen the stance with spacers on this platform? but I'm no expert, though i ran 7X15 spacers lowered ( approx 40mm ) on stock twists X 235/40 - 315/30 and the ride and stance was near perfect. wheels filled the fenders perfectly. again, a very common setup, presumably for a reason.
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May I ask? What are some of the reasons you would want to go to the 315 wheel.
Here are some tire comparisons siting the quantifiable difference. What can you say? Just wondering if those who've driven on both can actually tell the difference. Not sure if the revolution per mile difference of -1.9% makes a difference on the odometer or not? Given these stats, what would seem to be more reason to go 315 would be more for subjective aesthetic appeal filling in the gaps. No?
Here are some tire comparisons siting the quantifiable difference. What can you say? Just wondering if those who've driven on both can actually tell the difference. Not sure if the revolution per mile difference of -1.9% makes a difference on the odometer or not? Given these stats, what would seem to be more reason to go 315 would be more for subjective aesthetic appeal filling in the gaps. No?
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