255 40 17S On Standard Ba Xr6 Rims

[Auscraft]

Hi guys,

I have a BA Turbo ute (with standard 17s rims) with 330 rwkw. Traction sometimes is an issue even with toyos T1Rs. I've heard that I could upgrade rears to R888 255/40/17.

Is it gonna create any handling or clearance issues?

Any ideas?

[power_slide]

I have the 17's on my ute and I think the traction is great, I had 330rwkw up till a week ago and only had traction issues when the rubber was under 40% left

if I was loosing traction at the end of 1st and hit 2nd it would only spin for a bit and then come out of it

if its corners that you are having issues with you have to remember what your driving and suspension would be a better option

Id stick with the 17s and try different tyres, anything in the $200 range is perfect on 17's

[mr gsr]

Hi guys,

I have a BA Turbo ute (with standard 17s rims) with 330 rwkw. Traction sometimes is an issue even with toyos T1Rs. I've heard that I could upgrade rears to R888 255/40/17.

Is it gonna create any handling or clearance issues?

Any ideas?

The only 255/40/17 which are made to suit an 8" rim (and stated as that by the manufacturer) are the Federal RSR 595's.... All the other 255/40/17 tyres I have found require an 8.5" rim.

Jason

[Auscraft]

The only 255/40/17 which are made to suit an 8" rim (and stated as that by the manufacturer) are the Federal RSR 595's.... All the other 255/40/17 tyres I have found require an 8.5" rim.

Jason

Hi guys,

Thanks for your replies,

I guess the next question would be:

Which one out of these two (Toyos Proxy T1R 235/45/17 and Federals RSR 595's 255/40/17) would have better traction?

Edited 11/01/10 05:37 AM by Auscraft

[Auscraft]

I have had Toyos T1R for few month now, very happy.

I have also recently tried Michelins Pilot Spot 3, as good.