Tire Size Question
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Tire Size Question
Background: 2GS400 w/18"x9.5" rims.
I need new back tires. I want Pirelli Pzero nero All Seasons in a 275/35/18, but apparently they don't make that size anymore. So my question is will a 285 in the same tire rub the fenders?
For what I want, my choices are pretty slim. I want an all season, asymmetrical tread so I can at least do a side to side rotation. I run a staggered setup, so front to back is out. I currently have Conti DWS on now. They're ok, a bit noisy compared to the Pirellis. Should I find another tire in the same size, or would I be ok with the 285? At this time, I'm not willing to roll the fenders.
What are your opinions?
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I need new back tires. I want Pirelli Pzero nero All Seasons in a 275/35/18, but apparently they don't make that size anymore. So my question is will a 285 in the same tire rub the fenders?
For what I want, my choices are pretty slim. I want an all season, asymmetrical tread so I can at least do a side to side rotation. I run a staggered setup, so front to back is out. I currently have Conti DWS on now. They're ok, a bit noisy compared to the Pirellis. Should I find another tire in the same size, or would I be ok with the 285? At this time, I'm not willing to roll the fenders.
What are your opinions?
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Don't care for the P6s. Have used Kumho ASXs, they're ok, kind of noisy. Pulled the trigger on some Nitto Motivos. They're about the only uhp all seasons in that size that I haven't tried. Press seems to like them, & another member here posted his impressions, which seems to be good. We'll see. Worst case, I'll exchange them for another pair of DWSs.
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I don't think that 285 will work without some type of modification. Given the size and requirement for an asymmetrical tire the selection is pretty slim. Kumho does have the new Ecsta 4X which a dramatically better than the previous Escta ASX model, might be worth a look.
Kumho Ecsta 4X
Kumho Ecsta 4X
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I don't think that 285 will work without some type of modification. Given the size and requirement for an asymmetrical tire the selection is pretty slim. Kumho does have the new Ecsta 4X which a dramatically better than the previous Escta ASX model, might be worth a look.
Kumho Ecsta 4X
Kumho Ecsta 4X
I'm just really bummed Pirelli quit making a 275/35/18 in the pzero nero all season. They still make the 265 & 285, WTH? I love the pzero nero all seasons!!
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