Thoughts on new Direzza star spec 265-40-17

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Mar 8, 2010 | 09:25 AM

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Matt D.

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255 looks stupid on the stock 8" wheel, so no sense trying to fit a 265 on there. 245 fits PERFECTLY on the 8" wheel, I don't know why people think that extra 10mm of tread and extra sidewall flex will be so much better.

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Mar 8, 2010 | 09:34 AM

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255's don't look or perform "stupid". 245's are weird because the 40 aspect ratio is a little small on overall diameter and the 45's look like balloons.

What is the weight of the 255's anyway?

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Mar 8, 2010 | 10:33 AM

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What is the weight of the 255's anyway?

28lbs. Still a lot. Star Specs are relatively heavy tires.

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Mar 8, 2010 | 10:55 AM

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It really depends what you are looking to do. With a 245 you can run either a 40 or 45 sidewall. Both have there ups and downs. I am still not set with with what I am going to get however I think I would prefer the shorter sidewall. It should help turn in response at the cost of a couple mph.

I was debating that as well and went with the 40 profile and I'm glad I did. Steering turn in definately feels more positive. 265 would be better on a 9"-9.5" wheel I'm told.

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Mar 8, 2010 | 01:37 PM

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28lbs. Still a lot. Star Specs are relatively heavy tires.

Kinda offsets my light wheels and brakes. Which sucks.

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Mar 9, 2010 | 09:53 AM

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These tires run wide to start with I wouldn't go beyond a 255 40 17

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Apr 8, 2010 | 07:31 PM

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Bringing this tread back from the dead. So can anyone provide insight into a 17x9.5 wheel that will fit a 265/40/17 tire and not rub or require fender rolling? It seems like 17x9 rota dpt with 255/40/17 is about as wide as you can go without having to roll fenders.

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Apr 9, 2010 | 09:01 AM

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^Not sure about 265's but guys run 9.5's and 255's all the time without major rubbing issues that require fender rolling, including me.

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Apr 9, 2010 | 09:05 AM

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It seems like 17x9 rota dpt with 255/40/17 is about as wide as you can go without having to roll fenders.

DPTs with 255 Star Specs is ~48lbs per corner.

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Apr 9, 2010 | 09:16 AM

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255s weight 28lbs and dots are at 19 so 47lbs or I could run 245/40 on stock bbs and I'm looking at 44lbs but the width is way different. 255s have 10.4 inched and 245s have 9.8 more than half an inch at four corners

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Apr 9, 2010 | 01:46 PM

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If you're going to buy the Rotas, why not get something lighter? Similarly, why tires as heavy as the Dunlops, and how is the overall width relevant to your application?

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