Kdw-2?

[Swifty1638]

I'm looking at getting some BFG KDW-2's. Anyone have experience with these? Also, do they have them in 235/45/17? thanks.

-A. Swift

[tim]

Doesnt look like 235/45/17 is an option. 235/40/17 is though. Check the tire rack reviews too while you are there.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=BFGoodrich&model=g-Force+T%2FA+KDW+2&tirePageLocQty=

EDIT- Buy these. http://www.mitsustyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14335

[Swifty1638]

I know! I would like those, but I can't get anything right now-still working on the job. I might jsut take this job at Goodyear, and then get cheaper pricing on those tires-hopefully, the wheels too.

-A. Swift

[niterydr]

My advice is no good, please delete.

[Speedfreak]

KD's are pimp. And you want 235/40-17(this is what I have), not 235/45-17. If you want a 45 series sidewall, then run a 225.

[Kracka]

KDWS= Kill Drift Will Spin.

...and wear out ungodly quick.

[JET]

KD's are pimp. And you want 235/40-17(this is what I have), not 235/45-17. If you want a 45 series sidewall, then run a 225.

I run 235/45 17. A 235/40 17 is going to be quite a bit shorter than stock. A high powered DSM is geared low anyway, so a little extra height helps. It actually put my speedo right on with my tires.

[Swifty1638]

That's why I wanted 45. I calculated the overa aspect ratio of the stock vs. 17" wheel/tire, and came to find that a 45 puts it right there. I think, IF i remember correctly the 45 is .28" shorter on the diameter then the stock setup, but then again, I did this math over a year ago.

-A. Swift

[Speedfreak]

Back when I first started buying tires for my 17's. I was advised by Discount tire and Tire Rack to run either 215/45-17, or 225/45-17. When you keep going wider, you don't stay with the same sidewall # because it's a ratio of the width/sidewall. I'm sure you all know this. I'm just saying it doesn't make sense to still use a 45 series on a 235. Try the math again Anthony and let us know. Stock was 205/55-16 if I remember correctly.

[Swifty1638]

Using this formula: Width x Aspect Ratio = Section Height
Section Height x 2 = Combined Section Height
Combined Section Height + Wheel Diameter = Tire Diameter
I came up with this for the 3 following sizes:

Stock: 205/55/16

205mm X .55 =112.75mm
112.75mm X 2 =225.50mm
225.50mm + 406.4mm (16"rim) = 631.9mm/25.4 = 24.878in.

235/45/17

235mm X .45 =105.75mm
105.75mm X 2 =211.5mm
211.5mm + 431.8mm(17"rim) = 643.3mm/25.4 = 25.327in.

235/40/17

235mm X .40 =94mm
94mm X 2 =188mm
188mm + 431.8mm(17"rim) = 619.8mm/25.4 = 24.402in.


Looks like the 40 profile tire is a bit more fitted to the stock size, but offers less sidewall "cushion" that the 45 does. 45 also allows for a slightly taller wheel/tire setup, meaning a LITTLE longer gearing.


-A. Swift