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Old 01-29-2007, 08:39 AM
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Hi, my current setup is front 245/40/19 and the rear is 275 35 19, now should i get 285/35/19 or stick with the 275/35/19? help is there any pix, i use the search button not much help.
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Depends what the rear offset of the wheels you have. Are you running spacers and/or springs?
Old 01-29-2007, 09:10 AM
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19x9.5 offset is 24
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Looks like you can run with either 285 or 275 without any concern for rubbing. Only difference is the cost. 285s will help fill out the wheel well a bit better than the 275s.
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285 it is then thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by ivan545' post='384926' date='Jan 29 2007, 01:22 PM
285 it is then thanks for the help.
I am running 285's on the rear. Please see the link as it shows the rear and the side shots...

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=381339
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If you really wanted to you can do 295s
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I run a 285 but whats the width of the rim?
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