another tire / wheel sizing question
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another tire / wheel sizing question
I have searched all threads and could not find my answer..
on a 19 x 10.5 inch rim (for rear) which tire size to go with?
Tire rack recommends 275/35-19 ..
Is anyone running this size combo??
Thanks, Paul
on a 19 x 10.5 inch rim (for rear) which tire size to go with?
Tire rack recommends 275/35-19 ..
Is anyone running this size combo??
Thanks, Paul
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I disagree about the 295 being "too short"; its diameter is still greater than his proposed front 265/35-18. Regardless, the 305/30 is also a perfect selection, but it's nice to know your options as not all tires come in all sizes.
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GO TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS! 
And, just as Bill, and, my good friend Glenn has previously mentioned in regards to matching the perfect tire sizes for the example wheel sizes in question above: For an 18X9.0 Front Wheel, a 265/35-18 IS IDEAL! And, for an 19X10.5 inch Rear Wheel, a 305/30-19 IS IDEAL. Well Done! Enjoy!
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GO TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS! And, just as Bill, and, my good friend Glenn has previously mentioned in regards to matching the perfect tire sizes for the example wheel sizes in question above: For an 18X9.0 Front Wheel, a 265/35-18 IS IDEAL! And, for an 19X10.5 inch Rear Wheel, a 305/30-19 IS IDEAL. Well Done! Enjoy!
No problems at all. Again thanks Glenn and Chip!!!
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I'm also thinking of buying a set of CCW's and new tires, but there is a law here in Finland which says that tires mustn't stick out at all or you have to put flares to your car. If the 305/30/19's do, what sizes would you guys recommend?
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My conservative setup might require flares in Finland... unless they tilt back a bit more with some more settling (setup listed in signature below).
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Oh boy....I just bought basically the same set up and now with all these negitive responses I'm bumm'n out ! I haven't mounted my tires and wheels together yet so I'm wondering should I try and send back my rears and go with the larger size???
I bought the following;
Wheels- 18X9 front
19x10.5 rear
Tires- 265/35/18
275/35/19
I have a C5.........any feed back would be GREATLY appreciated.
I bought the following;
Wheels- 18X9 front
19x10.5 rear
Tires- 265/35/18
275/35/19
I have a C5.........any feed back would be GREATLY appreciated.
