Upgrading Rear Tyres (Sport Model)
03-28-2005, 06:45 AM
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As most are aware the UK Sport Models come with 245/40/18's all round as standard. Now I've bought a set of Hartge Classics 8.5x19, and although I know all I can put on the front is 245/35/19s, does anyone know what size I could go to on the rears? With 620Nm torque going through the rear wheels, I need all the rubber I can get 
03-28-2005, 07:37 AM
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Bridgestone, Continental, Michelin, Pirelli, Yokohama all show 255/x as being the largest on 8.5 inch. All show 265/x as requiring at least 9 inch width. You could try 265, but I suspect unusual tread wear plus other potential hazards.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' date='Mar 28 2005, 06:37 PM
Bridgestone, Continental, Michelin, Pirelli, Yokohama all show 255/x as being the largest on 8.5 inch.? All show 265/x as requiring at least 9 inch width.? You could try 265, but I suspect unusual tread wear plus other potential hazards.
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unusual tread wear and other potential hazards? maybe a stupid question - but i know nothing of tires and stuff...
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