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Old 05-11-2011, 02:44 PM
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right now i got 255/35/19 in front and 285/35/19 in rear

i need to replace my rear tires but what is the widest i can go?

can i put some 305/35/19 in the rears with 255/35/19 in the front?

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Old 05-11-2011, 02:47 PM
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Yes you may. And if anyone says different tell them davidv said it was OK.
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nice sounds good! time to order some 305's!

so i do have my fenders rolled and am droped about 1.2 inches. should i be free of rubbing?
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305/35/19 in the rears:

Actual speed 100.0 MPH. Speedometer will read 97.36 MPH. Are you OK with this?
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305/30 is the tire you would want, before you order. What width wheel do you have? What offset is your wheel?
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hmm so i am guessing i need 305/30??


this might be a dumb question but probably cant do 255/35 with 305/30 right?
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Originally Posted by tw8715
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hmm so i am guessing i need 305/30??


this might be a dumb question but probably cant do 255/35 with 305/30 right?
It will work, probably understeer like hell, but .........
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Originally Posted by tw8715
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hmm so i am guessing i need 305/30??


this might be a dumb question but probably cant do 255/35 with 305/30 right?


Rear tire circumference is less than 1 percent greater than front tire circumference. VDC may not like this.
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damn it! sucks that i cant fit a 305/35 in the rear without rubbing
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Originally Posted by tw8715
damn it! sucks that i cant fit a 305/35 in the rear without rubbing
305/30 is fine, then change the front to a 275/30 later.
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You will want to go wider than 255 in front, at least 265 with a 305 rear. 275 front would seem to make more sense.
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