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Hi, does anyone know what's the widest tire size you can put on the stock rims? Please post your pics if so.
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Originally Posted by x360box
Hi, does anyone know what's the widest tire size you can put on the stock rims? Please post your pics if so.
275/30/19 front and 295/30/19 rear. 275/35/19 will rub, so will 295/35/19.
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What would be the noticeable advantages and disadvantages of wider tires apart from the looks?
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Originally Posted by Yri
275/30/19 front and 295/30/19 rear. 275/35/19 will rub, so will 295/35/19.
Does the gap between the tires and arch changes?
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Originally Posted by x360box
Does the gap between the tires and arch changes?
Did you know that there is a stupid piece of plastic hanging on the rear wheel well that is there so the stock tires do not extend beyond the body which would be illegal?
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Originally Posted by SailorTPD
Did you know that there is a stupid piece of plastic hanging on the rear wheel well that is there so the stock tires do not extend beyond the body which would be illegal?
Yeah, I'm aware of that, but does the tire really extend outside the body?

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Originally Posted by x360box
Does the gap between the tires and arch changes?
The gap will become larger, 295/30/19 tires are the same diameter as 255/35/19 (oem front) tires. 275/30/19 tires are .5 inches smaller in diameter than 255/35/19 tires, 295/30/19's are smaller than 275/35/19 (oem rear) by about .6 inches.
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I would focus on getting more aggressive compound tires rather than wider since already 275 mm in the rear is wide enough for around 500 HP. Getting sticker compound with aggressive shoulder profile will make it feel way better.
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Originally Posted by Yri
The gap will become larger, 295/30/19 tires are the same diameter as 255/35/19 (oem front) tires. 275/30/19 tires are .5 inches smaller in diameter than 255/35/19 tires, 295/30/19's are smaller than 275/35/19 (oem rear) by about .6 inches.
Great information, thank you.
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