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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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you can go with 255x35 in front.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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bubble, unfortunately 255/35/19 F and 285/30/19 rear (the rear maximumsportz wants to run) actually results in the front tire being taller than the rear, and will definitely have TCS/VDC problems

if you really insist on 285/30/19 rear then stock circumference stagger will be maintained with 255/30/19, not 35 series

those are some pretty thin sidewalled tires, that don't look good (opinion) and won't offer much rim protection (fact).

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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BhashaZ
Hey Jackson, you're getting another Z?!?

BTW, have you heard if the 255/35 in the front with a +22 offset will rub? If so, I'm screwed since I was considering getting that next time. My front is 9.5" +19
yeah getting another one eventually, need another 3 months after christmas shopping to put a down on another one though I think Anyway, I think 255/35 in the front will be fine, its the rears that usually have to get their fender rolled when people have 285/35 to go with the 255/35, and if you roll the back, might as well roll the fronts too.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by palepony
bubble, unfortunately 255/35/19 F and 285/30/19 rear (the rear maximumsportz wants to run) actually results in the front tire being taller than the rear, and will definitely have TCS/VDC problems

if you really insist on 285/30/19 rear then stock circumference stagger will be maintained with 255/30/19, not 35 series

those are some pretty thin sidewalled tires, that don't look good (opinion) and won't offer much rim protection (fact).

pp
i didn't notice that he use 30 for the rear. HOWEVER, i have mine set up as 255x35 front and 285x30 rear. The reason for this because my body kit low and i need to raise up the front a bit so i don't have to deal with scraping the bumper and they work beautiful that way. Just turn of VDC so that they don't slip.
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
Thank you, Alberto.

That is the perfect shot of a backend of a 285 I wanted to find. With that out of the way, I am more indecisive on a 285 or 275. Everytime I look at your picture, I think it's perfect and then I will look at it again and think it's too wide. LOL

But thank you, I will keep looking at your picture until I can decide
No problem, here are a few more shots you can look at to help you decide...obviously I love the stance with the +22 offset and the 285/35, some think this tire is too tall, but I think its perfect-so does everybody that has seen my car in person.
Attached Thumbnails Is 285 getting too wide?-zwheels-010-large-.jpg   Is 285 getting too wide?-zwheels-033-large-.jpg   Is 285 getting too wide?-zwheels-036-large-.jpg  
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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Those are going to look nice,.... The question at hand is... Will you Solo II next summer???lol!!!! Do it brother, It will look good
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Dang, the 285's are starting to look better and better. Did you have to roll your fenders with that setup? I like when the tires are flush to the outside body as well, so I will probably get that offset as well.

Cessna, I am also concerned about tracking the car as well with the 285, I don't know if tracking the car with 285 is an advantage or disadvantage.

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No problem, here are a few more shots you can look at to help you decide...obviously I love the stance with the +22 offset and the 285/35, some think this tire is too tall, but I think its perfect-so does everybody that has seen my car in person.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:04 AM
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Subscribed...might bump up to 285's soon.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
Dang, the 285's are starting to look better and better. Did you have to roll your fenders with that setup? I like when the tires are flush to the outside body as well, so I will probably get that offset as well.

Cessna, I am also concerned about tracking the car as well with the 285, I don't know if tracking the car with 285 is an advantage or disadvantage.
Yes, with an offset like a +22 and a 285/35 I did have to roll the fenders. Dont let this scare you though, it is very easy for somebody to do it with a fender rolling tool, and VERY CHEAP. I went to a few body shops that wanted to bend me over for $300+, then I found a local guy through my local regional forums with a fender rolling tool to do it for less than $100, no paint cracking problems. If you want a super nice stance, and agressive look, do a similar or same offset and roll your rear fenders BTW if you wanna see a pic of the inside of my fender and the tool used, do a search for "fender rolling" in this forum, I posted pictures a while back.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Yes, with an offset like a +22 and a 285/35 I did have to roll the fenders. Dont let this scare you though, it is very easy for somebody to do it with a fender rolling tool, and VERY CHEAP. I went to a few body shops that wanted to bend me over for $300+, then I found a local guy through my local regional forums with a fender rolling tool to do it for less than $100, no paint cracking problems. If you want a super nice stance, and agressive look, do a similar or same offset and roll your rear fenders BTW if you wanna see a pic of the inside of my fender and the tool used, do a search for "fender rolling" in this forum, I posted pictures a while back.
did you roll all 4? or just the rears?

my new 285s (continentals) are rubbing on just about every single bump on the road, and i will need to have them rolled. just thinking if i should mind as well roll the fronts as well.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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did you roll all 4? or just the rears?

my new 285s (continentals) are rubbing on just about every single bump on the road, and i will need to have them rolled. just thinking if i should mind as well roll the fronts as well.
You only need to do the rears. The front inner fender is already semi rolled from the factory cant really improve there.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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I forgot that I left something out of my last question. Did you roll your fenders because you lowered your car? I heard 285 can fit with that offset on a non-lowered car.

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Yes, with an offset like a +22 and a 285/35 I did have to roll the fenders. Dont let this scare you though, it is very easy for somebody to do it with a fender rolling tool, and VERY CHEAP. I went to a few body shops that wanted to bend me over for $300+, then I found a local guy through my local regional forums with a fender rolling tool to do it for less than $100, no paint cracking problems. If you want a super nice stance, and agressive look, do a similar or same offset and roll your rear fenders BTW if you wanna see a pic of the inside of my fender and the tool used, do a search for "fender rolling" in this forum, I posted pictures a while back.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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Hard to say. Im lowered and Im sure that didnt help, but I think even at stock ride height, with even more positive camber you would still rub over large bumps or high speed turns. For less than $100 Id do it for the piece of mind. I think G35's can run this set up with no fender rolling cuz they have slightly more rear fender clearance.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
I forgot that I left something out of my last question. Did you roll your fenders because you lowered your car? I heard 285 can fit with that offset on a non-lowered car.

i think it depends on brand too.
i had falken 285s and i was lowered with tein basics and everything was fine. i just switched brands (to continental) and the height of the car remained the same, but it rubs.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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just ordered 245/35/19 and 275/35/19 for my 9.5 and 10.5 +22 GT7's. I think from looking at alberto's 285 pics the sidewalls on the BFG KDW'2 in the 275 will look just right. not too tall not too stretched. I went specially with the KDW-2 for this reason. 275 in toyos on a 10.5 would have looked too stretched.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 04:41 AM
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^^ I agree, BFD KD's run a little wider than other brands. Post pics when you get them...
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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gotta love 285's out back, as Alberto said its very intimidating for approaching vehicles behid you, heres my toyos:

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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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max and alberto's DB's are so nice makes me wanna kick myself for not getting that color. Almost every car I've owned was a blue/purple color. Dont get me wrong though, I'm still in love with my ppw. I'll post pics of my new setup by the end of this week. Tirerack just shipped out my tires.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by maximumsportZ
gotta love 285's out back, as Alberto said its very intimidating for approaching vehicles behid you, heres my toyos:

That rear is dead sexy....I love the black Z badge very nice touch where did you get it?
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
That rear is dead sexy....I love the black Z badge very nice touch where did you get it?
Looks like the one off the strut bar cover in the rear, just painted black. You can also use the Z off of the stock door sills.
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