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Thread: 6 days on the road, first pothole, looks like I'm ordering some new tires tomorrow...

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    6 days on the road, first pothole, looks like I'm ordering some new tires tomorrow...

    Flat tire.

    Thinking 275's all around...may go to a 35 up from the seemingly unforgiving 30.

    Didn't hit too hard, hoping I don't need to repair a wheel as well.

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    Bummer...stock size on 18" wheels seems to have plenty of padding, although that will vary by tire. I know the Michelin PSS's have a VERY sturdy sidewall.
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    I think there are issues (documented on this site) going to 35's with 19's. I think that is why MTM recommends 30's for their Bimotos (which I used to have and used to run). Despite looks I went back to 18's for this exact pothole reason.
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    No issues with that size here, it's using the PSS tires
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    255 35 19 pss

    No issues

    Im not a fan of 30s on the C5

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    PSSssssst...I think I know the answer. Plus no flat spotting when your car sits for a week.
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    Whew! It's all done.

    Toyo T1S (I got a ridiculous deal from my tire guy) 275/30/20. Better protection all around.

    As I previously posted, I'm running Sportec Mono 10's (forged)...fortunately no wheel damage...thankfully forged instead of cast.

    I'm not sure if the spacers I ordered from ECS will be necessary (or even work (15mm/20mm)) but I'll find out when they get here.

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