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Originally Posted by kapower
I think the 275/35/15 will be more affordable, lighter, and lower the car more, but the smaller diameter means less tread contact on the ground so you will have less grip coming out of the corners while accelerating... But may overall be faster...
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This tire is kind of interesting. I have a set of 15's that they would fit on, so I may give them a try.
My only concern is what they are going to do to the gearing. I've already been running a 225/50/15 which is smaller than the original tires. At most of the local autocrosses, I'm all over the rev limiter in second gear. The 275/35/15 is an even smaller diameter which would end up putting you into third gear. Of course there are some small parking lot courses that these tires would just kick butt on!