AndrewGS
Ultimo Hombre
When I get my Corvette wheels I plan on running the DWS. It seems like a great tire.
Official Wheel and Tire Fitment Thread
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When I get my Corvette wheels I plan on running the DWS. It seems like a great tire.
busterbrown
New member
I just purchased new tires for my LTZ yesterday. I originally wanted DWS's as the reviews are outstanding. Discount Tire called a Continental rep to see if they had any of 3 sizes in USA warehouses: 205/50's, 215/50's, and 225/45's. They are all on backorder per the rep. I was told that Continental was slowing phasing out the DWS line for new products. Because I wanted all weather handling (including snow and ice), I am limited. Michelin Premier A/S, Continental PureContacts, Pirelli P7's, and Cooper Zeon RS3-As...maybe 1 or 2 others.
They sold me on one of their exclusive Continentals, ControlContact Sport A/S. Deal was good and asymmetrical tread pattern similar to the DWS's. Due to the fact that getting replacements in the near future may be impossible, I didn't want to take the risk. YMMV...
AdorableKaren
Asian Elite
I have this size in my Conti Extreme Contact DW. Love them no complaints. I also have stock size in Conti Extreme Winter Contact. I wonder what Conti new line of tires will be if they are doing away with DWS.
busterbrown
New member
DT told me told me that there isn't a direct replacement yet. Now, they are selling the ControlContact Sport A/S' s as a close replacement. The new Controlcontact's are more money per tire as they changed the thread composition to last the warranty period. They are still asymmetrical and winter-biased.
DWolfe2010
New member
I'm running about negative 3 or 4 °
2013 Black Sonic LT
5% window tint
BC Racing BR Type Coilovers
FlowMasters axle back exhaust
Spyder Cold Air Intake
reach me and dejordan.wolfe@hotmail.com
CheapFuneral
New member
Run the Eagles that vettes use. They are great tires... More than enough for the sonic I'm sure...
**** you auto correct!
I have a question about what tire size I should run. I plan on running a set of MSR 095 that are 18x8 with a offset of 42 based on my interpretation of the calculator I shouldn't stick our past the fender. was looking for a tire size that was performance oriented and didn't have any stretch and that wouldn't have much to no rub issues. any help is greatly appreciated as this is my daily driver
Scot
Athletic Supporter
I have these springs on my LTZ...
Conti DSW's in that size are a perfect fit on the stock wheels. That's the setup I use.
I use these with the stock LTZ wheels with the Eibach - no rub, scrape, or any problems! :banana:
SolemnSinner
New member
I posed a question a few pages back.
My wheels are here, but not sure what sized tire to order.
I don't want any rubbing issues.
My wheels are 18x8 ET 38 and my RS is lowered with Eibachs.
Can I (or has anyone else) fit 225/40's without rubbing issues?
Or is my best bet to run 215/40's to avoid issues?
Help? Anybody?
My wheels are here, but not sure what sized tire to order.
I don't want any rubbing issues.
My wheels are 18x8 ET 38 and my RS is lowered with Eibachs.
Can I (or has anyone else) fit 225/40's without rubbing issues?
Or is my best bet to run 215/40's to avoid issues?
Help? Anybody?
Brad Ferrell
New member
Change of plans. I figured if I was buying a set of tires for my 17's and then buying 18's and another set of tires I should just pony up and get the wheels when I get the tires. I'm looking at an 18x8 Motegi MR122 with an offset of 35mm. I'm thinking 235/40/18 Pilots. Any suggestions? I'm a little worried about availability on Conti's after reading this thread.
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Brad Ferrell
New member
Thanks, that's all good news.
SolemnSinner
New member
18x8 et35 wrapped in 225/40/18's
Ok, so I used the offset calculator, but was still concerned with rubbing on the inner part of the fender are when running the wider tire since I have Eibach's on it.
I didn't get a response on that in here and the tire guys at various shops locally(and online for that matter) that there could be issues with rubbing and recommended the 215/40/18's. However I did not want any speedo issues, and preferred the meatier tire anyhow...so I bit the bullet and took a chance.
I went with the Mach M5 wheels black/machined and had some blanks drilled to our bolt pattern.(wasn't my first choice but they couldn't drill the wheels I originally wanted)
I also learned that the RS' come from the factory lower than the other model Sonic's...which concerned me even more with the possible rubbing issue.
They are on wrapped in Cooper Zeon RS3-S(225/40/18).
No rubbing, anywhere. I'm happy with the results.
Enough of my babbling.
Here are some pics:
Ok, so I used the offset calculator, but was still concerned with rubbing on the inner part of the fender are when running the wider tire since I have Eibach's on it.
I didn't get a response on that in here and the tire guys at various shops locally(and online for that matter) that there could be issues with rubbing and recommended the 215/40/18's. However I did not want any speedo issues, and preferred the meatier tire anyhow...so I bit the bullet and took a chance.
I went with the Mach M5 wheels black/machined and had some blanks drilled to our bolt pattern.(wasn't my first choice but they couldn't drill the wheels I originally wanted)
I also learned that the RS' come from the factory lower than the other model Sonic's...which concerned me even more with the possible rubbing issue.
They are on wrapped in Cooper Zeon RS3-S(225/40/18).
No rubbing, anywhere. I'm happy with the results.
Enough of my babbling.
Here are some pics:
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davethecota
Member
Hey guys I could use some advice.
I am buying some new wheels and wanted to make sure I won't rub any suspension parts or need spacers or something as my knowledge with wheels is limited.
I am actually looking at two different sets but very similar size
they are 16"x7" one has a 40mm offset the other is 42mm.
I plan on using 225/50/16 tires or 205/55/16 tires but im not sure what the advantage of using either is I just know they are the closest to the stock diameter of my current 15" tires. I would assume the 225 are better due to the width? or will they be the same width due to the 205 stretching into the wider rim? Again I am not really sure about how it works.
I have stock suspension but I can buy the DDM spacers when I install these if I need them to avoid any rubbing issue on the suspension but if I don't need it I won't spend the money.
I am buying some new wheels and wanted to make sure I won't rub any suspension parts or need spacers or something as my knowledge with wheels is limited.
I am actually looking at two different sets but very similar size
they are 16"x7" one has a 40mm offset the other is 42mm.
I plan on using 225/50/16 tires or 205/55/16 tires but im not sure what the advantage of using either is I just know they are the closest to the stock diameter of my current 15" tires. I would assume the 225 are better due to the width? or will they be the same width due to the 205 stretching into the wider rim? Again I am not really sure about how it works.
I have stock suspension but I can buy the DDM spacers when I install these if I need them to avoid any rubbing issue on the suspension but if I don't need it I won't spend the money.
Brad Ferrell
New member
SolemnSinner, looks good. I'm looking at the M7 for my RS. Love those Mach's... 225/40R18 is the right size. I was thinking 235 but don't want to push the envelope that far and it's a taller tire and I don't want that either.
SolemnSinner
New member
Yeah. The 225/40 is the perfect size to keep your speedo correct as well, as it matches the factory tire diameter almost exactly...which was another factor in me choosing that tire size.
As far as the wheels themselves are concerned, for me, the ET35 was perfect. If I REALLY wanted to go OCD with it, I probably could get some 3mm spacers to completely flush the wheel/tires with the fender, but I don't mind a little tuck, especially if I end up going with full coilovers down the road and really slamming it.
The wheel I was originally planning on going with was the 18x8 Helo HE881, just to add a little quirky look to a quirky car but my wheel guy said that they couldn't drill the blanks in our bolt pattern because of the lack of room around the hub for drilling(google the Helo HE881's and you'll understand). I also was going to get the M5's in Hyper Silver/Machined, but they didn't have the ET 35 blanks in stock....and I wasn't waiting for a special order. So I ended up with the pictured M5's and I'm happy with the look.
The M7's are sweet too, I've just always been a fan of the 5 spoke look. Personal taste...that's all.
The coopers I got brand new for $298 shipped for all 4 off of a seller on EBAY. He had about 50 sets at the time, not sure if he has any left. Quite the deal, imo. Great thing about it was that when I went to my local Discount Tire to have them mounted and TPMS rebuilt, they actually let be buy a warranty/protection plan on the tires. Didn't think they would do that since I didn't buy them from Discount.
At any rate, post up some pics of the M7's when you get 'em! Would love to see them.
Brad Ferrell
New member
I've got an RS and was originally going to go with a Motegi MR122 in gold. After I installed the Eibachs, the color of the stock rims really grew on me, so I plan on painting the M7's the same as the RS wheels.
Those Helo's are nice, but I think the M5 you got looks better.
Dave - check earlier in the thread. There are lot of people running 16's. The stock wheel and tire are 25.1" tall.
Those Helo's are nice, but I think the M5 you got looks better.
Dave - check earlier in the thread. There are lot of people running 16's. The stock wheel and tire are 25.1" tall.
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pabst_tom
New member
all-season vs snow tire sizes
Not sure if this was asked already. If so, I apologize I could not find anything related to it.
I wanted to put snow tires on my Sonic RS, but from what I read - snow tires are not good when low profile. So if I wanted to run snow tires on the plain ole steel rims. What size rim and tire combo would I need to not have an issue with the speedometer? I have heard that if you run different sizes, you take the chance of making the speedometer inaccurate.
Thanks.
Not sure if this was asked already. If so, I apologize I could not find anything related to it.
I wanted to put snow tires on my Sonic RS, but from what I read - snow tires are not good when low profile. So if I wanted to run snow tires on the plain ole steel rims. What size rim and tire combo would I need to not have an issue with the speedometer? I have heard that if you run different sizes, you take the chance of making the speedometer inaccurate.
Thanks.
Brad Ferrell
New member
Tom, look back in the thread like 20-30 pages and there are a bunch of guys talking about snow tires a couple winters back. Also the search feature might help. It's at the top. "snow tires, steel wheels"
I live in Texas or I'd know.
I live in Texas or I'd know.
The Champ
New member
Tom
The big thing is you don't want a real wide tire for snow. I believe your RS has 205/50/17's which are the same width as my OE sized 205/55/16's winter tires on my LT which work fine.
My summer tires are 225/50/16's (same tire height, just wider) and I have driven them in snow too and they worked reasonably well. Not as well as my winter tires, but much better than the OE tires.
The big thing is you don't want a real wide tire for snow. I believe your RS has 205/50/17's which are the same width as my OE sized 205/55/16's winter tires on my LT which work fine.
My summer tires are 225/50/16's (same tire height, just wider) and I have driven them in snow too and they worked reasonably well. Not as well as my winter tires, but much better than the OE tires.
