[r32nj]

Any ideas why the SL will have a narrower wheel and tire versus the standard model (while the front wheels/tires are wider)?

 

[Noah Katz]

Probably to keep down the difference in overall diameter.

 

[Mike Mtl]

Good question
The rim size of the SL 9 inches
The Standard model is 9 1/2 inches
??????!!!!!!!!!

I understand that they trying to keep down The difference in the overall diameter, but why in the width ?
They could've went with a 30 instead of the 35 or less and keep The same diameter so a wider tire would fit!!

BTW on a 9 inches you can fit up to 275 wide
Firestone has an existing tire and I'm sure other companies has the same tire size as well.
/fire heart/ 275/35r20
And you can go with the 30 instead of the 35

 

[Noah Katz]

For a given aspect ratio, increasing the width increases the height.

 

[Mike Mtl]

For a given aspect ratio, increasing the width increases the height.

Agreed, that's why you could lower the height to a 30....it would probably give you a difference of 1 inch.
Let's just hope there's enough space for that

 

[BatSlinger]

From the pictures of the rear. The shock looks real close to the tire. Anyone comment on this that' seen it first hand. I really want a larger rear tire.( Wider)
Thanks

 

[Mike Mtl]

From the pictures of the rear. The shock looks real close to the tire. Anyone comment on this that' seen it first hand. I really want a larger rear tire.( Wider)
Thanks

Those pictures were taken by Solride

 

[slingshotjohn]

You can always go wider by changing the offset of the wheel. This would also damage the wheel hub bearing.

 

[Noah Katz]

You can always go wider by changing the offset of the wheel. This would also damage the wheel hub bearing.

Not necessarily; people change offset on cars all the time.

 

[slingshotjohn]

True , I myself try to go at a lower offset. But in a long run eventually the wheel hub bearing will wear out. The handling of the car is often affected too.

 

[BatSlinger]

Thanks guys.
Time will tell once people get the SS in their hands.