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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 07:01 PM
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hi’ What is the recommended rear tire width for my 05 roadster. I’d like to go wider if that is redommended . Right now, I have 255 45 19
 
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 07:03 PM
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I run 275/35/19 for the look I like. James
 
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 07:47 PM
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Thank you . Would you mind shooting me a picture ? Thanks again
 
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 08:01 PM
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https://www.crossfireforum.org/g/album/8392677


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Thank you . Would you mind shooting me a picture ? Thanks again
 
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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I prefer 285/35/19 and I have them on here




 
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 10:04 PM
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Looks great !! Thank you. And thanks for the quick response . I’ll shoot you a picture once a get them. I have Michelin pilot spprts on the front, som gonna get the same for the rear. Costco quoted me 235 each for the 255 35 19’s.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 12:56 AM
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Depends on whether you have a lot of rain or want a track day car.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 09:27 AM
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I am coming off of track tires. I had hancook racing... car woild fish tale of the slightest rain. So I’m gonna go with safety
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 10:07 AM
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Being in an area that gets over 55 inches of rain a year, my first choice would be Continental DWS06, Followed by Michelin Pilots. If on a budget I have heard good things about the Kumho Ecsta 4X II.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 11:36 AM
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Thank you . I’m gonna go with the Michelin pilot as3. That’s what I have in the front . Gonna go with 265 35 19. I wanted to step up in width.... thoughts ?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 04:14 PM
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If the revs per mile differ by more than about 5% front to rear, the computer may become upset.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 07:36 PM
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Thanks for all your knowledge. One last Q, what can I do to slow down/eliminate the brake dust issue on the front rims. I wash the rims once sometimes twice per week because they get filthy .. any recommendations ?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jeadlbombers
Thanks for all your knowledge. One last Q, what can I do to slow down/eliminate the brake dust issue on the front rims. I wash the rims once sometimes twice per week because they get filthy .. any recommendations ?
Switch to ceramic brake pads, Akebono, Hawk, Centric, etc......
 
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 10:00 PM
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Switch to ceramic brake pads, Akebono, Hawk, Centric, etc......
I use Akebono Euro ceramic pads and the dust is negligible.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2017 | 08:24 AM
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Really appreciate the knowledge and advise
 
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Old Oct 14, 2017 | 08:34 AM
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https://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resu...odClar=Limited
 
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Old Oct 14, 2017 | 12:36 PM
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On the Akebono pads, do you have a web site that has good pricing that you can recommend ? I’ll probably want to also get new rotors as well.

thanks
 
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Old Oct 14, 2017 | 11:02 PM
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EBC "Red Stuff" pads dont shed much plus the stopping power is f'ing incredible.

they were noisy for the first few weeks but quiet as now.

https://www.shopebcbrakes.com/EBC-Re...rossfire/p9361

and cheaper here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EBC-Red-Stuf...AAAOSwJ~RZqGrl
 

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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 08:29 AM
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Really appreciate the knowledge and thoughts. Thanks again
 
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