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Old 09-22-07, 06:27 PM
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So my set of volks just docked..

Front: 19x8.5 +35
Rear: 19x9.5 +36

What would be a best/correct size tires to run???
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235/35/19
265/30/19

Enjoy!
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The 265/30-19 has a smaller overall diameter (25.3") than the stock 255/40-18 (26.1").

It is very close to the diameter of the 235/35 front tire (25.5"), but doesn't this defeat the staggered set-up? I would think that a 275/35/19 would work better, since the front/back size ratio stays similar. The only concern would be rubbing, but I know of people with Volks and this size tire who have had no problems.

Just my $0.02.
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Originally Posted by montgb
The 265/30-19 has a smaller overall diameter (25.3") than the stock 255/40-18 (26.1").

It is very close to the diameter of the 235/35 front tire (25.5"), but doesn't this defeat the staggered set-up? I would think that a 275/35/19 would work better, since the front/back size ratio stays similar. The only concern would be rubbing, but I know of people with Volks and this size tire who have had no problems.

Just my $0.02.

what would happen if i ran 235/35/19 and 275/30/19??

the sidewall on 275/35/19 is equal to 265/30/19?
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no. a 30 series compared to a 35 has less sidewall. im not exactly sure how much less but i know its thinner.
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