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Old 09-13-12, 02:07 PM
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Hi guys do u think 255 / 35 /19 +43 will rub in the front on stock height?? or should i go 235/35/19.. any input is appreciated.
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On stock height, I don't believe so. A few owners have upsized even more. But it also depends on which tires you select.
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whats the width of the rim..? im running 19x10 +33 and pretty low with 255 35 and hardly rub..
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I'm planning to put it on the fronts and the width of the wheels are 8.5. I'm just concerned if it will clear the suspension.
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Originally Posted by obby
whats the width of the rim..? im running 19x10 +33 and pretty low with 255 35 and hardly rub..
Wow 10 inch in the fronts??
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The wheel specs are volk te37
Front +43 offset 19x 8.5
Back +34 offset 19x 9.5

I wanna run 255 35 in the front and 265 30 or 275 30 in the back... Would this be possible??

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i don't think you'll have a problem fitting those spec with a 255 in the front. I didn't have any issue with rubbing against the suspension so im sure you wouldn't either considering your spec is not that aggressive like mind..
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here's a picture of my front..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19054710@N04/7771630852/[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/19054710@N04/7771630852/]

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WOW Obby that looks nice!! Now my only concern is I hope 255 doesn't look like a bubble on 8.5 lol
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Originally Posted by mikelexF
WOW Obby that looks nice!! Now my only concern is I hope 255 doesn't look like a bubble on 8.5 lol
It won't look like a bubble (unless you are one of those guys who only likes a ridiculous stretched look).

255/35R19 fronts will work with the spec wheel you described. For the rears...do you already have those wheels? I only ask because the rear offset will keep you from running a wide tire (i.e. you could fit a 295/30R19 tire on there with the proper offset). I'm not sure what size tire will fit with the rear offset you described. My guess is you could probably fit a 265mm tire, but you may have to trim a little...there are others here who could tell you for sure. If you do get a 265mm tire I would recommend a 265/35R19 over a 265/30R19. 265/35R19 is about .30" taller than stock while a 265/30R19 is about .75" shorter than stock.
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Yeah I already have the rims. And I have these tires to work with...

235 35 19 or 255 35 19 from rear stock setup
275 30 19 or 265 30 19 for the rears

I really don't wanna spend more money on tires and would like to work w what I have.

Currently i'm running 265 30 19 and 10" +38 offset with no issues so im pretty sure i'll be ok since the new wheels are 9.5" . I think after offset calculation there about a 1mm difference between the two setups.

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I had 255/30/20 on a 20x9.5 in the front before and it was fine.
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