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I really can't decide what to run and am looking for some suggestions.

 car's a Saleen S281 SC 3,600+- Car.

Average (at best) driver

Im going to try 285/3018 V710's, but I'm finding the OD too small ( almost 2 inches shorter than stock which is 275/35/20 ) which is going to cause ground clearance issues ( I trailer the car to and from events)

 Can anyone suggest a tire and size to try on a 18x9.5 rim?

 

 

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Saleen S281 SC

how wide does your class allow?

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"Most amateur drivers go too fast in slow corners and too slow in fast
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Matt that's a tough call the 275/35R18 A6 that I run is a bit more then 1/2 an inch taller in OD and that's about all your gonna get. The 315/30R18 (which you could run pending fender) would be the same OD as the 275 (25.6). Both Chris and i are getting a set of them in this weekend. his are going on rims right away cause he needs them for next weekend, but mine don't need to be on rims till after the break in June. if you want to mount up all 4 and see if it makes a difference feel free....no using them for the autocross though, i gotta save those babies. but at least you'd see if that extra bit will help.

That's the hoosier option.

the kumho option is the 315/35R18 which you should be able to get on a 9.5 alright. they are a 26.5 OD is very close to your stock OD.

 

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well.. they are a little "short" , the rocker panel hit several times this past weekend.

 

a 285 40 would be better, or a 295 but there is so little available in 18 inchers....

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Saleen S281 SC