Bigger tires or drop ?

[Brichinelo]

The wheel gap is pretty evident on the gt models. In my particular case I prefer not to lower the vehicle because this is a dd and I’d rather ride in comfort than worry about bumps or coming into parking sections at weird angles. I did some research and see the ark gt f springs actually help with the vehicle. Should I just get those and as opposed to going for a bigger tire and rim size ? Or both ? Either way ride height is important to me but I don’t want To be too low and I would like the added benefits of it. Thanks stinger community.

 

[RogueIV]

I personally run a tire that's 26.7" in total diameter, stock is 26". It Helps with rid comfort and dealing with crappily upkept roads and also fills out the wheel well a bit. I've seen people go up to 26.9" in diameter without rubbing. The ride height difference is going to be minimal though, you're only gaining 0.3"-0.5" of height but would offset the Ark GT F springs drop a bit and you'd still get the benefit of the suspension being slightly lowered but without as much loss of the body's ride height.

 

[Brichinelo]

I personally run a tire that's 26.7" in total diameter, stock is 26". It Helps with rid comfort and dealing with crappily upkept roads and also fills out the wheel well a bit. I've seen people go up to 26.9" in diameter without rubbing. The ride height difference is going to be minimal though, you're only gaining 0.3"-0.5" of height but would offset the Ark GT F springs drop a bit and you'd still get the benefit of the suspension being slightly lowered but without as much loss of the body's ride height.

So both would probably be in my best interest ? Ark gtf springs and tires ? Have any pics of your rides with the tires and how they sit with the wheel gap?

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Installing bigger diameter tires will result mpg drop and performance loss.

 

[Brichinelo]

Installing bigger diameter tires will result mpg drop and performance loss.

So just ark gt f springs then ?

 

[D.J.]

Installing bigger diameter tires will result mpg drop and performance loss.

MPG drop in the city, but can be an improvement on the highway (real MPG, not estimated MPG on the dash).

What size tires are being proposed? What aspect ratio?

 

[StingertimeNC]

Both is the answer. Ark GT-F and slightly beefier tires. 245/40, 8.5 inch wide rims front, 275/35, 9.5 inch wide rear, both 19 inch. Ride is still fine on GT-F springs, extra tire height helps too. totally fine for daily drive IMO. Pics:

 

[D.J.]

Both is the answer. Ark GT-F and slightly beefier tires. 245/40, 8.5 inch wide rims front, 275/35, 9.5 inch wide rear, both 19 inch. Ride is still fine on GT-F springs, extra tire height helps too. totally fine for daily drive IMO. Pics:
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That car looks about perfect

 

[Blueangel]

I went same route as ^Stingertime…same springs and beefier tires except I went with a 10 in wide rear wheel. No regrets..

 

[Simba_Akbar]

Both is the answer. Ark GT-F and slightly beefier tires. 245/40, 8.5 inch wide rims front, 275/35, 9.5 inch wide rear, both 19 inch. Ride is still fine on GT-F springs, extra tire height helps too. totally fine for daily drive IMO. Pics:
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Any rubbing?

 

[Simba_Akbar]

I went same route as ^Stingertime…same springs and beefier tires except I went with a 10 in wide rear wheel. No regrets..
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What’s the specs on your tire set up?

 

[StingertimeNC]

no rubbing. +32 front offset, +40 rear offset.

 

[RogueIV]

Installing bigger diameter tires will result mpg drop and performance loss.

Depends on the tires. Sometimes the taller sidewall helps performance. as far as MPG go, width affects that more than diameter and lets face it MPG is not what this car was made for.

 

[Brichinelo]

MPG drop in the city, but can be an improvement on the highway (real MPG, not estimated MPG on the dash).

What size tires are being proposed? What aspect ratio?

I have the standard oem tires on my vehicle but when the time came around I would like to close that wheel gap and get bigger tires. Not sure which tire size to go with but it seems like @StingertimeNC has the specs and his car is sitting flush and just right with thickness and juicyness now to the tires.

 

[Brichinelo]

Both is the answer. Ark GT-F and slightly beefier tires. 245/40, 8.5 inch wide rims front, 275/35, 9.5 inch wide rear, both 19 inch. Ride is still fine on GT-F springs, extra tire height helps too. totally fine for daily drive IMO. Pics:
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That’s perfect ride height not too high not too low perfect median. The beefier tires and closing the wheel gap with the ark gt f springs is a must then. Thanks and I agree as well it’s suitable for daily driving. I’ll use these specs when the time comes around to swap out the tires and rims. With both done tires and art gt f springs how is the ride quality now ? Better ? Any loss in mpg or performance ?

 

[Brichinelo]

no rubbing. +32 front offset, +40 rear offset.

How long have you had this setup ? Any issues ?

 

[Brichinelo]

I went same route as ^Stingertime…same springs and beefier tires except I went with a 10 in wide rear wheel. No regrets..
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@StingertimeNC and you both have your cars sitting right. What are your specs for rear tires ? Any issues ?

 

[Blueangel]

@StingertimeNC and you both have your cars sitting right. What are your specs for rear tires ? Any issues ?

245/40 front 275/35 on 19 x8.5 +35 and 19x10 +40. Wider rear rim as I wanted a deeper concavity but just my preference. No issues at all for me. Here’s a rear pic

 

[Blueangel]

What’s the specs on your tire set up?

See above

 

[StingertimeNC]

I average 16 mpg, LOL. I only drive around town and country backroads and I hammer it a lot. Gotta keep the Meth flowing and fresh! The tire sizes/setup is great. Not slammed but you can tell it looks different. No perceptible change in handling, But I have the sway bars upgraded also.