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Old 01-04-2014, 10:09 AM
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I just got my 285/35/19's mounted on my rear wheels 19x10.75 +15mm offset and the mechanic who put on the tire said it doesn't look right, is this normal for the tire to look like this? or did he not put it on right or something?



as you can see, in the back it sits right..




285's should fit a 10.75 width rim correct?
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the lip of the tire doesn't seem to be sitting right..
Old 01-04-2014, 10:17 AM
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thats normal. You are paranoid.
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Who's your mechanic? Dude must be a nub.
Old 01-04-2014, 10:19 AM
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so it's safe to drive it like this?
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I would say yes if the following is true:

1. Does the tire hold up to 40 psi of air?
2. Is it beaded?
3. Does the tire have full contact with the road?
4. Will it fit when its mounted on your car?

if the answer is yes, then sir, you are good to go.
Old 01-04-2014, 10:27 AM
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285 on a 10.75 is called a "stretch" you are flexing the sidewall of the tire when you stretch it. Its a baby stretch though. nothing extreme like some people out there. im running at 275 series on my 10.5.. Theres no major issues.,
Old 01-04-2014, 10:31 AM
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It's fine.
Old 01-04-2014, 02:02 PM
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Is this a brand new wheel? looks like it might be slightly bent or was mounted wrong.

Originally Posted by DaBaus
285 on a 10.75 is called a "stretch" you are flexing the sidewall of the tire when you stretch it. Its a baby stretch though. nothing extreme like some people out there. im running at 275 series on my 10.5.. Theres no major issues.,
I would not call that a stretch at all, 285 is completely normal
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Looks kike a asymmetrical tire with a rim protector on the outside side of the tire. Can't really tell though since the pic is small and taken poorly.
Old 01-04-2014, 03:25 PM
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Go to the tire manufacturer website and find the specs of your tire in that particular size. One of the columns will show you recommended range of wheel widths. If your wheel width is over the maximum value, it can be considered stretched.
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The tire looks fine. Never let newbs work on your car. That's not even stretched.. I have a 245/30 on my 19x10.5 +0 wheel and its fine.
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285/35 is a very slight stretch on a 10.5 , you have a hair more. No big deal, there is nothing to worry about.

Your 285 is a narrow tire, not all 285's are equal.
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Originally Posted by DaBaus
I would say yes if the following is true:

1. Does the tire hold up to 40 psi of air?
2. Is it beaded?
3. Does the tire have full contact with the road?
4. Will it fit when its mounted on your car?

if the answer is yes, then sir, you are good to go.
What he said. The tire is 285 mm wide . The wheel is 273 mm wide. Mounted it doesn't look like the numbers. But if it works it works.
Old 01-05-2014, 12:40 AM
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Looks OK to me.
Its a bit stretched-not much compared to others I've seen.
I'm a bit old school I guess.Prefer a flat sidewall.I'd have put a wider tire
or,use a bit narrower wheel.
Old 01-05-2014, 08:46 AM
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I have ran 275's on my 12 J's and was fine. I run 285's on my 10.5 all day
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Originally Posted by SR71
Looks kike a asymmetrical tire with a rim protector on the outside side of the tire. Can't really tell though since the pic is small and taken poorly.

This. Rim protector only on outside sidewall.
Old 01-05-2014, 01:30 PM
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I'm picking up a set of 05 track wheels this weekend. they are 8.5" for the rear. will a 295/45/18 be okay
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Looks good...no issues
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Ya that looks like an asymmetrical tire. and you can run up to 305+ on that 10.5 wheel if you want.


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