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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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You guys did mention that 285/30/19 can fit in the back on my BBS RS GT's.....I know the recommended size is 275/30/19.
think fender roll will be needed???
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by khooger' post='935123' date='Jul 7 2009, 11:53 AM
You guys did mention that 285/30/19 can fit in the back on my BBS RS GT's.....I know the recommended size is 275/30/19.
think fender roll will be needed???
What's the rear offset again? If it's ET20 or higher the 285's should work with no rolling.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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I have 285/30s in the rear and have no rubbingno fender roll.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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ur fine I got 285/30/20 in the rear and there fine no rubbing at all make sure you got the right offset thats most important if you don't want rubbing and vibration. GL
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='935153' date='Jul 7 2009, 12:18 PM
What's the rear offset again? If it's ET20 or higher the 285's should work with no rolling.
Yes its 25mm offset on the rear......
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by khooger' post='935185' date='Jul 7 2009, 12:44 PM
Yes its 25mm offset on the rear......
You are good to go. MRFVA and DRANGED are running 285's with ET20 on the rear with no problems, so you'll be fine.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='935194' date='Jul 7 2009, 11:52 AM
You are good to go. MRFVA and DRANGED are running 285's with ET20 on the rear with no problems, so you'll be fine.
Thanks...you have been a super help
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