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Old May 24, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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Most people are running 275 in the rear of a staggered setup.. some running 285. But tire rack is recommending 295 for 20" wheels... anyone running 295's and are there any issues with scraping when the car is loaded down?

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I am running 295 in the rear on my R10's and it is causing rubbing problems. However, I have read on this forums of other members who are running 295 in the rear w/ out issues due to OEM wheels.

For reference: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=25856

Originally Posted by dawyeah' post='287301' date='May 24 2006, 04:45 PM
Most people are running 275 in the rear of a staggered setup.. some running 285. But tire rack is recommending 295 for 20" wheels... anyone running 295's and are there any issues with scraping when the car is loaded down?

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Old May 24, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by freed0m' post='287303' date='May 25 2006, 08:03 AM
I am running 295 in the rear on my R10's and it is causing rubbing problems. However, I have read on this forums of other members who are running 295 in the rear w/ out issues due to OEM wheels.

For reference: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=25856

Most people are using 275/30/19 on 19" or 295/25/20 on 20"!
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Old May 25, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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275 here ..no major rubbing issues...just the usual rubbing with 20's
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Old May 25, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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285 is pretty much all it can take without any problems even at full load. Correct me if i'm wrong 285 owners!
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Old May 25, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Schnitzer also recommends 295 for their type IV racing.

It also depends on the wheel size, but 245/30 front and 285/25/20 rears is a perfectly valid combination.
If the rears are 10", I would go 285, if they are 9,5" I wouldn't go wider than 285 in any case.

If your wheels are the correct offset, you will also have no rubbing issues.
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