So I just ordered my new tires, Continental ExtremeContact DW's in 255/45/17 from tire rack. A little bit wider, and just a hair shorter than stock. I'm hoping to improve...Overall grip, which should be easy over the factory Michelins, ride compliance, and noise.
I will get an alignment when I get the tires installed and was wondering if I should stick with the factory specs or alter anyting with the wider tires?
While I will not be autocrossing, I would like to maximize grip, steering resonse, straight line stability and of course, tire wear.
Have any of you guys that have gone with wider tires noticed any strange wear patterns and/or have you altered the alignment from factory specs?
I will get an alignment when I get the tires installed and was wondering if I should stick with the factory specs or alter anyting with the wider tires?
While I will not be autocrossing, I would like to maximize grip, steering resonse, straight line stability and of course, tire wear.
Have any of you guys that have gone with wider tires noticed any strange wear patterns and/or have you altered the alignment from factory specs?