315/35/17 on stock front rims

[iispms]

Will they fit on the stock front rim? I am going to use them for autocross on a set of Purner rims in stock size.

Thanks,
Chip

 

[JonB]

Unless the car has been lowered, 315s Absolutely WILL fit, but not perfectly...the beads are pinched about 1" too close, 'crowning' the tire a bit. [Back in the "old Days' dean Word and Bob Woodhouse and I were probably the 1st to try 315s up front, and we pledged to keep the 'secret' as long as we could. It lasted about 2 Viper days events!]

Downside is that the tire will sandblast your sills and rear door bulges with road debris, esp if you are using sticky tires.

Also pull your "sport shims" for autocross, handling is dramatically improved.

Call for more, and have fun!

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Yes they will, Ive seen them mounted on stock width rims. They look somewhat strange, but as Jon said you will not able to get the full advantage of the width of that tire. I use them on 12" wide rims.

 

[iispms]

I already run Kumho's, so I am not new to the sandblasting thing. However, what are sport shims?? Thanks for the info! I got the tires for free, so I can't beat that deal! Now I just have to get a set of matching rears.

 

[scottgf]

Ive run them on mine for a couple years with NO problems.
You can see how they look on my avatar.
Cheers,

 

[Clayton Kresge]

what are sport shims??

Chip, sport shims are the spacers that are underneath the driver's seat. When removed, they give the driver the appearance of a more "sporting stance", which increases driver confidence, thereby allowing one to go faster as Jon B. inferred. They also improve your chances with the “track babes.” At least this is what I’ve been told. Hope this helps.

 

[1TONY1]

hehe....or they could be shims behind the upper front
a-arms. Two on each side.......I take them out to autocross.

 

[Newport Viper]

scottgf............. any other shots of your 315's on the front?

 

[scottgf]

Hey Maui,
Ill look when I get home if I have more pics.
I can take a couple if you want....what angle??
Cheers,

 

[Newport Viper]

Thanks for the reply. Get down low to see both tires from the front. I want to see if the stance is more aggressive. Close up of how much it bulges over the rim....... I feel like I am directing an adult movie! ( Bulges 3, Will that thing fit?)
Anyone else want to add ideas????