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How come no one runs 255/35/19 tires

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Old 09-15-09, 10:28 AM
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Default How come no one runs 255/35/19 tires

Just a question?
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i run 255/35-19's in the rear.
Old 09-15-09, 11:00 AM
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I prefer a wider rear tire, 275/30/19.
Old 09-15-09, 11:26 AM
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I did for a while, but i'm 265/30/19 now
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265/30/19 for me as well
Old 09-15-09, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
265/30/19 for me as well
I think you need to update your sig bro still rocking the stockers
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After doing some research and feedback from other member,
I got 255/35/19
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i am buting 255 35 19 for my rear f sports cause i cant find affordable 265 35 19s
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Originally Posted by gc86
I think you need to update your sig bro still rocking the stockers
Haha yeah. I need to go take some updated pics first!
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i'm running 255/35/19 only cuz the tires i wanted didn't come in 265/35/19.
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^advan sport FTW!

265/35/19 in the rear here.
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ive been considering going from 255/40/18 to 255/35/18 due to how low I am, but i'm not sure how it would look unless i would size up to 19's
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Originally Posted by hapaboy
^advan sport FTW!

265/35/19 in the rear here.
got pics of your car?
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Originally Posted by patrick323
ive been considering going from 255/40/18 to 255/35/18 due to how low I am, but i'm not sure how it would look unless i would size up to 19's
Won't that make your cars speedo way off?
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switching to a 255/35-19 would not make your speedo way off... it would actually be as accurate as it can be


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