tsavo

I'm thinking about putting 285/25's on my rear. My current tires are 255/35 on all 4 wheels. If I go with a 285 that is a 25 series tire, will this keep my diameter close enough to not cause issues with AWD?

dahozy

say goodbye to your rear wheels

Yang1815

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255 * .35 = 89.25
285* .25 = 71.25

I would say that's definitely a negatory.

I'd go with 30 series if you want 285 width. That should be around 1.1% difference.

tsavo

I would, but I'm not sure if that's going to fit. Will that size tire fit without any modifications?

Yang1815

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Your current 255/35/20s fit. The 285/30/20 is is 0.3 inch smaller in diameter. I don't see why it wouldn't unless if you're concerned with the width?

tsavo

Yes, I don't want the tire to stick out too drastically. 5mm or so would be fine, but nothing too crazy.

Stormforge

see my sig. no rubbing for me. but that's assuming your rear wheel is 20x10

Yang1815

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Going from 255 to 285 will give you a gain of 30mm total as far as width... Seriously?

I think it's too wide for your rims... Probably want 10 inch rims.

Yang1815

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Are you going for the look???

tsavo

Yes, but seeing as the tires will run me over $300 a piece, doubtful I could justify that unless I needed new tires.

passnu2

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thats a pretty big tire for an 8.5" wide rim. I would say 265 max but you are better IMO to use a spacer if you are looking to fill in the void?

I8ABMR

285/30 will rub like a motherf#$%r. Do either 275/30 or 285/25, but you will need to do something about that grossly fat front tire

passnu2

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^...OP is running 20x8.5 for his rim size. 255 is spec and 265 would/could work. I cant see a 285 or 275 tire on that rim. If he was running at 20x10 or wider then yes.

Yang1815

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Yep that's what I would do too if you're just going to fill the void.

tsavo

Thanks for the input guys. I think I'm just going to go with 5mm spacers. I hope this won't cause any rubbing. We will have to wait and see. Anyone recommend a good site for ordering spacers? The shop that put my springs on has them, but that's a 3 hour drive away.