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How come no one runs 255/35/19 tires

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Old 09-16-09, 06:40 AM
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275/30/19
Old 09-16-09, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by acefalcon2
switching to a 255/35-19 would not make your speedo way off... it would actually be as accurate as it can be
he is asking 255/35/18 not 19s.

your speedo is going to be off. tire height difference should be less the 3% than the original.
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any specific reason for using 265 instead of 255? performance issue or just the look?
Old 09-16-09, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by furryjet
any specific reason for using 265 instead of 255? performance issue or just the look?
265/35 is the correct rolling diameter
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245/35/19 on a 10" rim, stretch FTMFW!!!
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