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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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I couldn't find on the search, but I know I have read it before. Can I go with 275/40 front and 305/35 rear on the stock rims without issues? It's not lowered yet but I'd like to lower on factory bolts. Thanks and sorry for the repeat question.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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I do believe you will be a ok. Good luck.
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yeah, you will be fine, even if you lower.
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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I have 275/40's in the front and they look, fit and perform just great. On the other hand where have you found some 305/35's? I haven't found any "street" tire in that size. But they will fit fine.

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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
I have 275/40's in the front and they look, fit and perform just great. On the other hand where have you found some 305/35's? I haven't found any "street" tire in that size. But they will fit fine.

Tom
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Nitto 555R IIs and maybe believe Pirelli Corsas come in this size (or maybe it's a 315/30); while DOT legal they are closer to a "racing tire" insofar as the tread depth they give you (and I assume the tire's construction too).

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Ya, I was looking at the Nitto R or R2's at discounttire. Can't decide between the 555R or the 555R2. I seems kinda wierd to have drag radials in the front, so I might go with the r2's since they are more for road racing.

Thanks for the replies fellas
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Toyo RA-1's also come in 305-35-18
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