305-30-19
#1
305-30-19
I have 295-30-19 rears now and they are about ready to be replaced. I would like to move up to a 305-30-19 but I am not sure if they will fit with out spacers. The rims are stock and so is the suspension. Anyone know if they would fit with out spacers?
#5
I've got 305s on my C2S, no spacers, they fit fine.
As for the looks, I agree you can't really tell, but you get to say your rear tires are 12" wide!
As for the looks, I agree you can't really tell, but you get to say your rear tires are 12" wide!
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Last edited by mattyf; 11-19-2011 at 08:45 AM. Reason: speelling
#7
With the 305 on the stock C2S set-up that came with 295, does the tire still sit fully within the wheel well? I'm more concerned about protecting the paint from stone chips than the width of the tires (295s look good enough to me). But, at Tire Rack the 305 costs less. So, if the 305 looks a little better, no increased risk of stone chips, I'll go that route.
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#9
Good point, I didn't think about it, but 5mm goes to the inside and 5mm to the outside. Is there any reason by the engineers didn't put 305's to begin with? I.e, would that 10mm have a negative effect on performance?
#10
I have 305s on stock wheels with OEM 5mm spacers and the wheels still fit inside the wheel well. They are a little less than flush with the wheel well.
#13
With the 305 on the stock C2S set-up that came with 295, does the tire still sit fully within the wheel well? I'm more concerned about protecting the paint from stone chips than the width of the tires (295s look good enough to me). But, at Tire Rack the 305 costs less. So, if the 305 looks a little better, no increased risk of stone chips, I'll go that route.
#15
I've since done some further reading. It seems that the wider rear tire might make for a bit more straight line grip but in the corners the change in width ratio front to back will produce more understeer (push). Though, for most this will likely be imperceptible.
What I'm still left wondering about is the larger diameter of the 305 vs. the 295. There is not much difference, but I would like to know if that would potentially have any negative effects on the car.
What I'm still left wondering about is the larger diameter of the 305 vs. the 295. There is not much difference, but I would like to know if that would potentially have any negative effects on the car.