Question on Staggered tire sizes and front tire life

ScortLX

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I'm going to be going with 265/295's on my 18X9 and 18X10 rims in the spring. I wanted to know how many miles people are getting out of their front tires since you can't rotate them at all? My car is a pseudo DD and it is still important to me. I'm contemplating getting 18X9's all round (so I can rotate them), but I love the look of the bigger rims on the rear. Besides alignment regularly what has everyone done to make sure their front tires last a half way decent length of time? Also...how long have they lasted for everyone? Thanks!

Also....does having staggered sizes HELP or HURT handling?

 

EPIK

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I run the same sizes & I have about 18k + on them at this point. My rears are just about done, but my fronts still have a good 25-30% left on them & thats with aggressive driving & a performance oriented alignment....Just get the KDW2's....I told u there awesome tires...Just get em already!!! LOL!!! JK

 

ScortLX

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You're the man Epik! Thanks for the replies. I guess I should have just asked you specifically! haha Thanks again! KDW2's it will be! You said you are probably going to go to 255's on the fronts next time though right? I thought I saw you say something about that.

 

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ScortLX said:

You're the man Epik! Thanks for the replies. I guess I should have just asked you specifically! haha Thanks again! KDW2's it will be! You said you are probably going to go to 255's on the fronts next time though right? I thought I saw you say something about that.

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I was thinking about it, mainly because I dont feel I need a 265 in the front. 265's fit fine, but do rub a little on a full lock turn...They do tend to pull into the ruts worse than when i had 245/45/17 but its not that bad....BTW, u got a nice supension setup on that car ...MM stuff is the $H#T huh!!!!

 

ScortLX

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Yeah! I love the MM stuff. Great prices for what you get and it makes a HUGE difference! Love your Mach man. Beautiful car!

 

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ScortLX said:

Yeah! I love the MM stuff. Great prices for what you get and it makes a HUGE difference! Love your Mach man. Beautiful car!

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Thanks

 

ScortLX

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No prob!