possible to get a wider tire? and how much to put on shocks?

[Gokwi]

I'm debating on whether to change all of my tires or just change the back 2, which I really need to. The wear is not that bad on the front but that back needs to be changed. Currently, my tires size is 255/50Z/R16, I'm wondering if it's possible to extend the tires with to like 265/50Z/R16
you know, just to make the tire a little wider. But what would be the cons of it?

Also one japanese auto tuning shop said it would be $120 for labor per each shock. All I need to do is replace the shock only, not the whole strut..

question is: how much would it take for you to put on a shock over at your place?

thanks.. lol, sorry about my bad grammar, when I first typed this, I was in a rush..
thanks for your comments guys..

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[Ponyboy]

Your tire question can really be only answered if the wheel width is appropriate. If the wheel is wide enough there shouldn't be a huge problem.

 

[D'Ecosse]

Get the correct size tires to fit your wheels - if you want a wider look w/o the expense of new rims, maybe you'd like to try the H & R spacers -25mm will give you another inch & simple install.
http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=939

Fronts also available.

 

[nsxtasy]

You also need to keep in mind that the TCS will cause you fits if you increase the rear tire size (the outer diameter) at a substantially different rate than the front tire size.

 

[Gokwi]

hey, so whats the cons of getting the wheel spacer kit. Would I be able to get 265/50Z/R16?
any danger involved?
How would it affect my traction control?

would it be smart to make the 2 front tires wider?

 

[Gokwi]

nsxhelp.com
said that the stock 91' rear tire size was 225/50Z/r16

how the hell did i get to 255/50z/r16 on stock rims?

if i get the wheel spacers, it said a 25mm increase, could I ever get 275? or am I gonna do some rubbing on my fenders?

if I ever did get wider tires, would it degrade my performance?

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[D'Ecosse]

Originally posted by Gokwi:
nsxhelp.com said that the stock 91' rear tire size was 225/50Z/r16

Correct - you could also fit a 245/40/16 on a stock rim

Originally posted by Gokwi:
how the hell did i get to 255/50z/r16 on stock rims?

Somebody got over-zealous - there's no way these are appropriate for stock rim - they may go on the wheel, but they sure don't fit.

Originally posted by Gokwi:
if i get the wheel spacers, it said a 25mm increase, could I ever get 275? or am I gonna do some rubbing on my fenders?

maybe you misunderstand the wheel spacers' application - they don't make your wheel wider by 25mm - they merely set the wheel out from the hub by 25mm, giving it a visual look that appears as if it's wider, because it is closer to the outside of the fender. You should still use the recommended stock 225 tires with your stock wheels when using these spacers.

Originally posted by Gokwi:
if I ever did get wider tires, would it degrade my performance?

Well that depends on your performance to begin with : whether you are pushing the tires to their limits. Much depends on other factors, suspension components & their set-up etc. Many of the partcicipants on this forum, prefer to use the stock wheels/tires for the track - the car was designed with those sizes/model tire.

 

[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by Gokwi:
Would I be able to get 265/50Z/R16?
any danger involved?
How would it affect my traction control?

It will make your traction control cycle on all the time. In fact, I'm surprised your traction control isn't already causing you problems, if you're still using the stock 205/50ZR15 front tires. The 255/50ZR16 is 4.8 percent larger than stock, and the 265/50ZR16 is 6.3 percent larger than stock. Both sizes are NOT recommended for use with the stock front tire size.

Originally posted by Gokwi:
would it be smart to make the 2 front tires wider?

Maybe, maybe not. You then run the risk of rubbing your fender wells, if you get wider tires for the stock wheels.

On the stock wheels, I would not increase the tread width more than 10 mm from the stock (205 mm front, 225 mm rear). If you're dead set on wider tires than that, you should definitely get larger wheels (wider and bigger diameter). Then you will be able to select lower-profile tire sizes for the front and rear that will work with the traction control.

Of course, you know that all of this is for looks and not for performance...