245/275 Tire Combo
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I was thinking the same thing, but I wasn't sure if going with a taller tire up front would cause rubbing issues. Wish I would have given it a shot now as the rear is absolutely perfect with zero gap although I am going to need to roll my fenders, has me wanting to lower the front a bit to compensate but it doesn't look bad at all.
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I have a NX200t as well and it runs 225/60/18 tires. That is a more car like SUV I would say so the overall height is pretty conservative as far as SUV tires go. That's almost 30% more sidewall than either of the sizes mentioned. So I don't want to hear the suggested sizes are SUV like or cause any discernible difference at a few more percent than stock.
Last edited by MicahIS250; 03-07-17 at 04:04 PM.
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2012 wheels are +51mm offset, but I am running Michelin PSS in 275/30/19 on those wheels with zero issues. I chose not to run the taller tires, but who knows, it might actually be better from an overall perspective. Since no one is willing to publish the camber curves with either tire, it's difficult to say what really works and what does not.
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-Mike
#55
The consensus for pre-'12 for size setup seems to be 245x35 and 275x30 for front and rear, respectively, and that is the setup I am going for once my rear are really worn out. (currently at roughly 25%)
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#56
To each his own, but I think 275/35/19 in the back gives a more aggressive look than the 30. Shown above on a 9.5" +40 offset. Disregard the front tire as it is too small (these came off of my IS350). Zero rubbing issues on stock height.
#58
You shouldn't have any issues whatsoever, unless you're slammed and/or have huge spacers.. Both are within spec for the wheel widths, plus they're pretty much the exact same O.D. as OEM (fronts are just .1 shorter). I'd probably be running the exact same set-up if Michelin made the PSS in 285/30/19 (I already have 255/35/19 in front).
-Mike
-Mike
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Maybe i'm crazy but to me this does not look like an SUV.
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I also plan to get the same setup. I bought a set Firestone Indy 500 with 245/35/19 Fronts and 275/30/19 Rears. I also plan to update the suspension with the Bilstein B6s. I'm still debating on whether I should A) use existing stock springs (2008 w/ 110k and a little sag) B) Buy new oem replacement springs or C) Lower with the Swifts.
I've heard a lot of complaints on ride quality with the Swifts. I live work in the NY area where roads can sometimes be atrocious. What do you think?
I've heard a lot of complaints on ride quality with the Swifts. I live work in the NY area where roads can sometimes be atrocious. What do you think?