larger tires and rims

[BADVENOM]

I suppose that larger tires and rims would give you 1" of additional ground clearance but cut down on aerodynamics?

 

[Snake Bitten]

You could install Eibach's, which would lower the ride height one inch...better spring rates than stock, escpecially with the variable spring rates in the rears...

 

[Brad Manhattan Beach]

It would most likely add to your corner weighting too (especially with the Brabus/ Startech wheels).

 

[Vanquish]

Getting larger rims 18',19 or 20' would have no impact on the ground clearance. As the rim gets bigger the tire profile gets thinner, thus no impact.

Regards,
BR

 

[Flyng Low]

With less tire height, is the ride harsher? I have an opportunity to upgrade my '94 GT/10 from stock 17" rims and Pilot MXX3 tires to 18" or 19" rims. JonB says the 18" rim/tire combos are a direct swap out with no change, but they only have the no-change 19" rim and tire for the front. The 19" rim on the rear would have a tire that rides .6" taller and result in the speedometer reading 6% low.

My '94 rides harsh enough as it is. I certainly don't want to be any firmer. Is there any advantage in this except a more modern look? Deciding...
Curt

 

[Vanquish]

Expect a slight change in ride quality interms of it being a bit more firmer. On my ZR1 I went from 17' to 19' and on my Mercedes CL500 went from 16' to 19'. I got the same result, ride quality was chnaged. More noticable on the Mercedes than the ZR1 because of the comfort riding package.

I plan to upgrade from the 17' on my Viper to 18' HRE 547s don't want to change the ride too much the Viper already has a firm ride.

Regards,
BR