upgrading to 255/285 ... anyone try it?
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Increased rear tire size from OE 275-35x19 to 285-40x19, retained the front tires at the OE 235-40x19.
Dynamic effect: Intended to reduce rear end harshness, reality is the change is virtually impossible to detect without a back to back comparison
Appearance effect: C/L of rear wheels elevated about 1/2". Car looks tougher, has a more nose down attitude. Larger rear tire gives car a "big meats" appearance.
Dynamic effect: Intended to reduce rear end harshness, reality is the change is virtually impossible to detect without a back to back comparison
Appearance effect: C/L of rear wheels elevated about 1/2". Car looks tougher, has a more nose down attitude. Larger rear tire gives car a "big meats" appearance.
Last edited by flinder; Dec 25, 2010 at 01:46 PM. Reason: adding appearance rationale
Increased rear tire size from OE 275-35x19 to 285-40x19, retained the front tires at the OE 235-40x19.
Dynamic effect: Intended to reduce rear end harshness, reality is the change is virtually impossible to detect without a back to back comparison
Appearance effect: C/L of rear wheels elevated about 1/2". Car looks tougher, has a more nose down attitude. Larger rear tire gives car a "big meats" appearance.
Dynamic effect: Intended to reduce rear end harshness, reality is the change is virtually impossible to detect without a back to back comparison
Appearance effect: C/L of rear wheels elevated about 1/2". Car looks tougher, has a more nose down attitude. Larger rear tire gives car a "big meats" appearance.
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Hey guys, just want to make sure I won't rub on stock suspension (or dropped slightly with H&Rs):
19x9 fronts , 38mm offset running 255s
19x11 rears, 48mm offset running 285s
This is roughly equivalent to 12mm spacers front, 15mm spacers in rear on stock wheels ... Am I safe with this setup?
19x9 fronts , 38mm offset running 255s
19x11 rears, 48mm offset running 285s
This is roughly equivalent to 12mm spacers front, 15mm spacers in rear on stock wheels ... Am I safe with this setup?
It's roughly equivalent to 18mm at the front and 33mm in the back for stock wheels.
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Exactly. It's equivalent to having 18mm spacers at the front and 33mm spacers at the rear using the OEM wheels - not the the 12mm and 15mm spacers you posted.
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Hey Guys,
Trying to figure out if the wheels have too low of an offset? I want to now run 305s but I fear that may not be possible. At the same time I do not want stretched tires look too much.
Can I run 305 tires on 19x11 w/ 48mm offset?
Also, can I run 265/35/19 on 19x9 up front with 38mm offset? or should I stick with 255s to be safe?
thanks
Trying to figure out if the wheels have too low of an offset? I want to now run 305s but I fear that may not be possible. At the same time I do not want stretched tires look too much.
Can I run 305 tires on 19x11 w/ 48mm offset?
Also, can I run 265/35/19 on 19x9 up front with 38mm offset? or should I stick with 255s to be safe?
thanks
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Do you have a pic I can see. I now realize my offsets are way off. I need to increase the offsets to get the right look. If I want to run 305s in rear on 19x11, should I run 55 or 59mm offset rear? ... what offset should I run up front so I can run 255s or 265s on 19x9?
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You have a much higher offset though ... I am going to be running 48mm rear, 38mm front which is pretty damn wide (also 19x9 and 19x11).
I feel like the wheels will look funny if they stick out TOO much. What do you think tahoe?
Basically I will be running about 11mm wider front and rear than you. too much?
I feel like the wheels will look funny if they stick out TOO much. What do you think tahoe?
Basically I will be running about 11mm wider front and rear than you. too much?
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I think the fronts are 46, but you can probably get away with 48...check with HRE on this. If you're going to run 265s in front it might be close.
Last edited by Tahoe M3; Jan 29, 2011 at 09:00 PM. Reason: Posted before I was finished
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