Tire fitment of 265/40/18 front and 305/30/19 rear

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01-29-2012, 02:00 PM

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thx for all the input guys!!!

hows 285/40/19 on the rear sound guys???

and still have 265/40/18 on the front

01-29-2012, 02:23 PM

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thx for all the input guys!!!

hows 285/40/19 on the rear sound guys???

and still have 265/40/18 on the front

285/35-19 rear would probably work fine with that front.

01-29-2012, 04:01 PM

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Why do you want so much tire? That's my question, is there a goal or a purpose? Or just because? Just curious.

01-29-2012, 04:06 PM

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I actually got pretty good deal on tires and I bought it without thinking to be honest...and I'm trying to fix the problem...lol

01-29-2012, 04:14 PM

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40 series up front is stock. The better question is why go with a 30 in th rear? I'd stick with a 265/40/18 up front and a 285/35/19 in the rear.

01-29-2012, 04:17 PM

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What's your point? The size the OP stated were way off. (see Davidv's chart). A 305/30/19 is actually thinner then the stock 265/35/19. The OP asked for advice and I gave it to him. My advice was if he wanted beefier tires. But wanted to stay close to a stock ratio.

How is someone giving advice on a subject they are confused about helpful in any way? You're still missing it...the aspect ratio measures the ratio of sidewall height to width. A wider tire with the same aspect ratio will result in a wider sidewall and taller diameter.

01-29-2012, 04:29 PM

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I think both sides are confused mainly due to the OP!

I fault the OP in this one!

OP are you still at stock height? Is this on the stock wheels? Endly is this for looks or performance?

01-29-2012, 04:48 PM

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Who's confused here? You are absolutely correct but when did I every say differently? Like I stated, a 305/30/19 has a SMALLER side wall than the stock 265/35/19 and he wanted to go with a 265/40/18 up front, causing his front wheels/tires (as a whole) to be taller then the rears. I have a great idea, since you are the expert here, how about you give him some of your advice? I'm sure we ALL could learn so much from you!

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I guess we're both confused, huh Waizzz?

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01-29-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by saysangil

thx for all the input guys!!!

hows 285/40/19 on the rear sound guys???

and still have 265/40/18 on the front

285/40/19: Actual speed 100.0 MPH. Speedometer will read 94.02 MPH.

I can provide you with the tools to make a proper tire selection, but if you do not use them I may as well be talking to a brick wall.

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01-30-2012, 05:49 AM

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285/40/19: Actual speed 100.0 MPH. Speedometer will read 94.02 MPH.

I can provide you with the tools to make a proper tire selection, but if you do not use them I may as well be talking to a brick wall.

so u mean I should go with 285/35/19 on the rear and stay with 265/40/18 on the front right?

01-30-2012, 08:37 AM

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You smell that? I smell TROLL.

No one could possibly be this impossible to get through to.

01-30-2012, 10:39 AM

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please don't make me figure things out

just suggest something with good backup lol

I'm planning both autocross and some track time during summer and I talk to one of my

friend and he told to to stay with same section height.

so my final decision is to stay with 265/40/18 on the front and get a set of 285/40/19 in

the rear.

response please and thanks