Replacement tires non low profile

[Gengen]

Do I have to use low profile tires

 

[glennk]

Do I have to use low profile tires

No. You could switch to a smaller tire (17 or 18 inch).

 

[EdP]

Do I have to use low profile tires

No, but check with a tire guy to be sure there is clearance. Usually you can go a size or two with no problems.

Keep in mind it can affect speedometer accuracy, handling on fast turns and ride. You may like the ride better.

 

[glennk]

Staggered tires in the 18" size, Discount Tire recommends:
Front: 225/45R18
Rear: 255/40R18

 

[EdP]

Staggered tires in the 18" size, Discount Tire recommends:
Front: 225/45R18
Rear: 255/40R18

The V8 is staggered ( 19") but the 3.8 is the same all around according to Tirerack.com

 

[glennk]

The V8 is staggered ( 19") but the 3.8 is the same all around according to Tirerack.com

The V8 is staggered ( 19") but the 3.8 is the same all around according to Tirerack.com

Correct. But if he chooses to go to 18's, this is the size DT recommends.

 

[EdP]

Correct. But if he chooses to go to 18's, this is the size DT recommends.

So maybe they know more than Genesis engineers? Would be nice to know their reasoning.

 

[glennk]

So maybe they know more than Genesis engineers? Would be nice to know their reasoning.

How so?

 

[EdP]

How so?

Genesis fitted the car with the same size tire on all 4 corners. Discount tire is recommending a different size on front and back. Why? What do they know that Genesis engineers do not? Tirerack only lists one size.

 

[glennk]

Genesis fitted the car with the same size tire on all 4 corners. Discount tire is recommending a different size on front and back. Why? What do they know that Genesis engineers do not? Tirerack only lists one size.

This is the staggered configuration for the 3.3TT and V8 RWD models.

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