[MDChevySS]

Hello all,

Have you noticed that the front stock tires look stretched on the rim? I am in the market for all-season tires and have considered going one size wider in the front to get a better look. Already have the Continentals DWS priced up for order since my boss likes them on the G8.

Has anyone with snow tires or all-season tires gone with a slightly larger size up front or is there a clearance issue? The stock tires are stretched to the point that the curb rash protector lip really does reach beyond the rim like the back tires.

Appreciate your input!

 

[chevypwr]

I always did think the tires were a bit stretched. It doesn't hurt to go with meatier tires. I actually think meatier tires on a V8 performance sedan will look killer!

 

[Maverick Man]

most newer tires are moving to a Symmetric Tire. those tires do not have the larger tread block on the outer sides like a Asymmetric tire. therefore making them look like they are stretched but are actually the tread is just rounded. most tires companies are moving that way because they can get more milage out of them and are quieter. BUT they don't look at "cool"

 

[dz28]

Hello all,

Have you noticed that the front stock tires look stretched on the rim? I am in the market for all-season tires and have considered going one size wider in the front to get a better look. Already have the Continentals DWS priced up for order since my boss likes them on the G8.

Has anyone with snow tires or all-season tires gone with a slightly larger size up front or is there a clearance issue? The stock tires are stretched to the point that the curb rash protector lip really does reach beyond the rim like the back tires.

Appreciate your input!

I ran a 255/40-19 on a 19x9" rim in the front of my G8 GXP and needed a 3mm spacer to keep the tire off the strut. Not saying we will have the same issue here given some of the suspension changes but you probably need to really evaluate your tire/wheel combination.

 

[Slizzo]

I ran a 255/40-19 on a 19x9" rim in the front of my G8 GXP and needed a 3mm spacer to keep the tire off the strut. Not saying we will have the same issue here given some of the suspension changes but you probably need to really evaluate your tire/wheel combination.

SS rims are 8.5" wide front, should be able to support a 255mm wide tire without issue especially with it's offset.

 

[Asylum]

I love the look of the "stretched" 245 on the front with the bulging 275 on the rear. Minimal sidewall movement to help keep the front pointy, with a bit of slack in the rear to aid forward grip