Tire advice needed
04-05-2019, 08:27 AM
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Tire advice needed
So, I'm looking to buy 21x10.5 Niche Misano's but I'm not sure which tires size to go with. If like to get 275-285s as far as width. What size is gonna be more common for a better selection an I guess what is everyone else with that wheel size running and not running considering I'm going to lower the car on coilovers and would like almost no wheel gap. Also, what offset should I go with, was looking at 32mm. Anyone have 21x10/10.5 setup? Pics are very welcome as well.
04-05-2019, 08:51 AM
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10.5" is pretty wide compared to stock.
TireRack recommends at least a 285 probably more a 295 if you don't want the stretched look.
If you chose a 32 offset that is only 1mm difference from stock (SQ5 21") which is very close to the front suspension. Generally I've seen users fit 265's on a stock setup but anything wider might rub especially on a superwide rim.
I think you may need a different offset if nothing else since the way you are looking at it 285/35R21 ET32 on a 21x10.5" rim could be 24mm or more closer to the suspension. Then if you lower it you also have to be aware of how far out they are going to poke.
Let's say you got a custom 20mm offset which still is 12mm closer to the suspension they are going to poke out from the fenders like 40mm (1.5+ inches) you have to make sure there is enough clearance there to allow you to lower it the way you want.
Hopefully someone else will chime in with more real world information.
TireRack recommends at least a 285 probably more a 295 if you don't want the stretched look.
If you chose a 32 offset that is only 1mm difference from stock (SQ5 21") which is very close to the front suspension. Generally I've seen users fit 265's on a stock setup but anything wider might rub especially on a superwide rim.
I think you may need a different offset if nothing else since the way you are looking at it 285/35R21 ET32 on a 21x10.5" rim could be 24mm or more closer to the suspension. Then if you lower it you also have to be aware of how far out they are going to poke.
Let's say you got a custom 20mm offset which still is 12mm closer to the suspension they are going to poke out from the fenders like 40mm (1.5+ inches) you have to make sure there is enough clearance there to allow you to lower it the way you want.
Hopefully someone else will chime in with more real world information.
04-05-2019, 10:42 AM
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10.5" is pretty wide compared to stock.
TireRack recommends at least a 285 probably more a 295 if you don't want the stretched look.
If you chose a 32 offset that is only 1mm difference from stock (SQ5 21") which is very close to the front suspension. Generally I've seen users fit 265's on a stock setup but anything wider might rub especially on a superwide rim.
I think you may need a different offset if nothing else since the way you are looking at it 285/35R21 ET32 on a 21x10.5" rim could be 24mm or more closer to the suspension. Then if you lower it you also have to be aware of how far out they are going to poke.
Let's say you got a custom 20mm offset which still is 12mm closer to the suspension they are going to poke out from the fenders like 40mm (1.5+ inches) you have to make sure there is enough clearance there to allow you to lower it the way you want.
Hopefully someone else will chime in with more real world information.
TireRack recommends at least a 285 probably more a 295 if you don't want the stretched look.
If you chose a 32 offset that is only 1mm difference from stock (SQ5 21") which is very close to the front suspension. Generally I've seen users fit 265's on a stock setup but anything wider might rub especially on a superwide rim.
I think you may need a different offset if nothing else since the way you are looking at it 285/35R21 ET32 on a 21x10.5" rim could be 24mm or more closer to the suspension. Then if you lower it you also have to be aware of how far out they are going to poke.
Let's say you got a custom 20mm offset which still is 12mm closer to the suspension they are going to poke out from the fenders like 40mm (1.5+ inches) you have to make sure there is enough clearance there to allow you to lower it the way you want.
Hopefully someone else will chime in with more real world information.
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