Got my VX back!

[Proton_Thang]

YAY!!! I finally got my VX back!!! It was in the body shop for repairs because I had a little run in with a dump truck! I just got it back. As soon as I got it home, I shined it up really well and I plan on going out tonight to show it off! I'm so happy!

I need to get new tires soon, what size do ya'll recommend? I know I want Pirelli tires, and I want the absolute biggest ones I can get. Any suggestions?

[SPAZZ]

32x11.5's or 33x12.5's

[Proton_Thang]

SPAZZ:

Do you have a pic of what those tires look like? I have to order them soon, so I'd like to know what they look like before I buy them. Are they really big? Will they fit my VX? Thanks! ; )

[Anita]

Proton,

One thing you might do is to look through the gallery of pictures here on the site and see if any tire/wheel look appeals to you then check the owner's profile. Most member's profiles will list their mods including tires/wheels. Read, read, read the archive here on the subject before making any decision.

;Dr;

[Reg Hinnant]

Just remember, larger tyres will affect:
gas milage
acceleration
ability to use the spare tyre
spedometer showing wrong speed
cornering ability
ride

They look good but its a serious trade off so make your choice carefully!

[transio]

Reg, do you mean that they adversely affect cornering ability because they "give" more than lower-profile tires, or because of the higher center of gravity?

[Ldub]

Hey P.T.,

CONGRAT'S on getting your baby back, that's gotta be a great feeling. Good luck on the tire search.

Ldub

[Triathlete]

Originally posted by transio
Reg, do you mean that they adversely affect cornering ability because they "give" more than lower-profile tires, or because of the higher center of gravity?

Yes and yes!


Proton Thang... keep in mind that to put 32 or 33's you would need a lift also. I you have no lift 31s are probably about the biggest you will fit without some very serious trimming of the cladding.