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Old 09-26-2005, 03:40 PM
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Anyone running 275 rears without rubbing?

were rolling the fenders required?
Old 09-26-2005, 03:43 PM
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As far as I know, the only way to do this is by pretty significant fender modification and large wheel offset. It is questionable weather 10mm on the rears is going to give you what you are looking for. Hope that helps you. I am very glad that you keep on probing the limits of our car, it is good to hear that someone is seeing what these can do.
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Dragon: The answer is - it depends. Mainly on the tire maker. Not all 275s are made the same, some are narrower than others.

I am running 265/35ZR18s Dunlop Super Race and they are as wide as most 275s. Rear fender had to be pulled and rear lip trimmed. Only once in a while, llike going over railroad tracks, the rear will rub slightly. Forget about rear passengers though.
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you can try toyo or falken as they have thinner sidewalls. michelins will NOT be able to fit.
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Originally Posted by SiLvaC32
you can try toyo or falken as they have thinner sidewalls. michelins will NOT be able to fit.
are u still running 265 even with your widebody?
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Originally Posted by SiLvaC32
you can try toyo or falken as they have thinner sidewalls. michelins will NOT be able to fit.
Should I go with 275/30/19 toyo's? How are the toyo's in comparsion to the PS2's as far as performance? Do they grab as good?
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Should I go with 275/30/19 toyo's? How are the toyo's in comparsion to the PS2's as far as performance? Do they grab as good?
you will still need fender modification no matter what brand 275.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
you will still need fender modification no matter what brand 275.
That's the answer I was looking for... thanks.
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yea... just get 265!

i am neal.... michelin didn't give me what i wanted....=/
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Originally Posted by SiLvaC32
yea... just get 265!

i am neal.... michelin didn't give me what i wanted....=/
how wide u think u can go with your widebody?

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