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Old 11-17-2008, 10:00 PM
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Tire width questions. please help!

Guys, I need your feedback.

I'll be putting a 9.5 inch wheel up front (pics coming soon) And I'll be ordering new tires this evening.
Just want to know, should I go 245 /35/20, or 255/35/20??
It will be dropped on Eibachs soon and I don't want any rubbing issues.

What do you prefer? 245 or 255?

BTW, 10.5 inch in the rears and I'll be putting 275/30/20 on them.

Thanks.
Old 11-18-2008, 12:22 AM
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255 width for a 9.5"

275 on a 10.5" will be pretty stretched. ideal would be a 285 on a 10.5"
Old 11-18-2008, 01:10 AM
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got 255 and 285. rubbing shouldn't be an issue if proper offset.
i had 255's up front and they were soooo nice with 285 rears. man the car handled awesome!
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Originally Posted by finagle69
255 width for a 9.5"

275 on a 10.5" will be pretty stretched. ideal would be a 285 on a 10.5"
um not really.

245/30 - 275/30 or 255/30 - 285/30 are the 2 setups i would choose depending on tire brand and if you want a thinner or thicker tire look. gives you a nice balanced look front to back.
Old 11-18-2008, 10:17 PM
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i'm goin with nitto nt 555's.

i'm asking because the 245 and 255 is the same price.

anymore feedbacks?
Old 11-18-2008, 10:31 PM
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the bigger the better =]
Old 11-18-2008, 10:38 PM
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if i could do it over. i would go 255 front, 285 or 295 rear.
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255's man. they will help protect the rim a hair more as well
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go crazy and put 305 in the rear.
Old 11-19-2008, 01:18 AM
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woah ^ lol
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Originally Posted by GiGGaplease
go crazy and put 305 in the rear.
305 on a 10" rim ftw!

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Thanks guys, Think I'll go 255's and I'm stuck with 275 in the rear.... for now.
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Originally Posted by w0ady
305 on a 10" rim ftw!

Dude, thats meaty!!!
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perfect for offroading...

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Ordered Yokohama S Drives from Tire Rack. 255/35/20. I'll stick with my 275 Nittos in the rear until I install my Eibachs. A member stated some rubbing with 285's in the rear.


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