I have 275 nittos on my SS rims...how much more traction will i get if i decided to get 17x11 with 315 nittos

or to save money just put 315's on my rims now.....any opinions?

 

If you do go to 315s lmk and I'll buy your 275s off you, Ive been looking for some.

 

Dang, I took a second to realize that 2 different people posted above me since you almost have the same screen name and almost the same post count...

Anyway, 315's will definitely stick better than 275's if they are on a properly sized wheel (7x11 or 17x12). Putting a 315 on a 9" wheel isn't going to buy you much if anything as far as grip as the sidewall being pulled in will reduce the contact patch significantly. Also, the 315 is heavier than a 275.

That being said, a number of people have slowed down with more tire. Seems weird, but you will go the fastest with the least amount of tire you can hook up with. The smaller tire has less rolling resistance and less rotating mass.

A big tire might be a band-aid for bad driving however.

Chuck

 

I dont think im going to be getting them, but well see

 

just wait joe until u cant hook with those 275s with the mods u have and ill be hooking like crazy

 

ok well see....does the mean illl bow down to you..haha

 

yup after u get beat at the track

 

Try and get some suspension mods first if your looking for traction, get boxed lcas, relos, and a torque arm that should help out a bit.

 

so who else has some opinons on the tire sizes and how much difference will it make

 

I am getting suspension mods ASAP, hopfully friday...