faced with a dilemma
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faced with a dilemma
I have 18x8.5 on my front and 19x10 on my rear. I have 245/45/18 and 275/40/19.
I can't seem to find wider tires for these. I was looking for at least a 295/35 for the rear but can't find any. So I was thinking maybe I should just go back to my stock size which was 17x8.5 and 18x9.5 because there is a way bigger selection on tire sizes.
What do you guys think?
Or a good tire size recommendation for my current set up would be even better
I can't seem to find wider tires for these. I was looking for at least a 295/35 for the rear but can't find any. So I was thinking maybe I should just go back to my stock size which was 17x8.5 and 18x9.5 because there is a way bigger selection on tire sizes.
What do you guys think?
Or a good tire size recommendation for my current set up would be even better
Last edited by blacknyellow; Aug 27, 2013 at 02:20 AM.
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Check out the Hankook V12 Evo. 295/30-19 rear, 255/35-18 in front. Your current setup is much taller than it should be. These sizes that I spec'd are wider and shorter, maintain the proper difference in diameter, and should look great on your car while still fitting on your wheels.
Mine are 305/30-19 rear, 275/35-18 front but my wheels are in inch wider than yours.
Mine are 305/30-19 rear, 275/35-18 front but my wheels are in inch wider than yours.
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BF Goodrich KDW's come in a 295/35/19. Also, I believe that Michelin has started making a 295/35/19 in their relatively new Pilot Super Sport, but I'm not 100% sure of that.
I am currently running 305/30/19 in the rear but want to go to a 295/35, for the taller side wall, when my Hankooks are done.
I am currently running 305/30/19 in the rear but want to go to a 295/35, for the taller side wall, when my Hankooks are done.
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The only problem with going wider in the rear is your 10" wide wheels. Looking at the TireRack site, Hankook recommends at least a 10.5" wide wheel for the 305s. That's why I recommended the 295 to you. Same goes for the front.
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And thank you to everyone else. I found a way larger selection with 265/35/18 and 295/30/19
