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need help from all the tyre gurus
Ok so i have just fitted my HR springs and spaces to my car but i am experiencing rubbing in the rear
im due for new tyres now but im looking for tyres that will not rub
Im running 10 mm spaces on the rear and 12mm spaces on the front
wheels are 19in multispokes
What is the best tyre size that wont rub 265 30 19 for the rear??
I want to try PSS do you think i will have issues???
What other tyres do you recommend?
im due for new tyres now but im looking for tyres that will not rub
Im running 10 mm spaces on the rear and 12mm spaces on the front
wheels are 19in multispokes
What is the best tyre size that wont rub 265 30 19 for the rear??
I want to try PSS do you think i will have issues???
What other tyres do you recommend?
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On 19 X 9.5" +50 w/ PSS 265/30-19 I rub (hard) on severe compression dips.
On 19 X 10" +52 w/ PSS 275/30-19 I rub hard twice as often as on the 9.5's on both compression dips and medium+ potholes.
My car is on H&R coil overs, conservative drop so certainly set no lower than your springs.
On 19 X 10" +52 w/ PSS 275/30-19 I rub hard twice as often as on the 9.5's on both compression dips and medium+ potholes.
My car is on H&R coil overs, conservative drop so certainly set no lower than your springs.
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On 19 X 9.5" +50 w/ PSS 265/30-19 I rub (hard) on severe compression dips.
On 19 X 10" +52 w/ PSS 275/30-19 I rub hard twice as often as on the 9.5's on both compression dips and medium+ potholes.
My car is on H&R coil overs, conservative drop so certainly set no lower than your springs.
On 19 X 10" +52 w/ PSS 275/30-19 I rub hard twice as often as on the 9.5's on both compression dips and medium+ potholes.
My car is on H&R coil overs, conservative drop so certainly set no lower than your springs.
If bhamg is saying 265s rubbed on his wheels then you can't be 100%.
OEM 19s are 9in w/ ET54, his wheels are 9.5in ET50. This means his wheels sit out 0.25mm than your setup. In saying that he has a 9.5in wheel compared to a 9in wheel so your tyre would run slightly squarer.
Brad I haven't put my spacers on yet, have been a little busy. I am hoping to shave down the bolts and put them on next weekend or the weekend after, if you can wait a couple of weeks I will let you know how mine goes, I already have 265 PSSs on my multispokes so that will give you a definite answer.
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Just the man who i was going to message 
Thanks Charlie
Yeah keep me posted mate i love the new look and how the wheels sit but i hate the rubbing i feel like im driving a VN commodore
Im due for tyres asap mine are as bald as a babies bum
Are there any other tyres out there with a 265 height but a thinner side wall ive heard pss are thick tyres
Thanks Charlie
Yeah keep me posted mate i love the new look and how the wheels sit but i hate the rubbing i feel like im driving a VN commodore
Im due for tyres asap mine are as bald as a babies bum
Are there any other tyres out there with a 265 height but a thinner side wall ive heard pss are thick tyres
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I got the same setup as you... OEM multipokes with 12mm front & 10mm rear spacers.
I'm on 255/30/19 Yokohamas AVS sport (OEM size), and they are very close from rubbing but no rubbing at all, so my guess is you will rub with 265/30/19 unless you remove the spacers.
I'm on 255/30/19 Yokohamas AVS sport (OEM size), and they are very close from rubbing but no rubbing at all, so my guess is you will rub with 265/30/19 unless you remove the spacers.
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Im with Ros on this one.
PSS's have squared side walls, it will be hard for you not to rub with 265 wide tires. You can try it with rolled fenders. That may give you enough clearance.
If you want to stick to 265 wide tires, perhaps look for a tire that has a more rounded sidewall. IE: Toyo T1R or Falken 453.
PSS's have squared side walls, it will be hard for you not to rub with 265 wide tires. You can try it with rolled fenders. That may give you enough clearance.
If you want to stick to 265 wide tires, perhaps look for a tire that has a more rounded sidewall. IE: Toyo T1R or Falken 453.
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I believe the major issue is the height of the sidewall!
I know on my previous car, I would rub with a 275 Dunlop DZ101 but I didn't rub with the T1R's I replaced them with. Simply because the side walls were shaped differently.
But good luck! let us know how they work out for you. Its always nice to put more tire on the back of our beasts.
I know on my previous car, I would rub with a 275 Dunlop DZ101 but I didn't rub with the T1R's I replaced them with. Simply because the side walls were shaped differently.
But good luck! let us know how they work out for you. Its always nice to put more tire on the back of our beasts.
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I think you will be fine. I am running 275/30/19 PSS on a 10" wide rim with an ET +54 and lowered on H&R springs. The section width is 10.9 according to the specs on Tire Rack. If they rub at all it is only on big dips and then only slightly so that I don't even really notice it. If your car is anywhere close to the specs of mine you will be fine.
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Im with Ros on this one.
PSS's have squared side walls, it will be hard for you not to rub with 265 wide tires. You can try it with rolled fenders. That may give you enough clearance.
If you want to stick to 265 wide tires, perhaps look for a tire that has a more rounded sidewall. IE: Toyo T1R or Falken 453.
PSS's have squared side walls, it will be hard for you not to rub with 265 wide tires. You can try it with rolled fenders. That may give you enough clearance.
If you want to stick to 265 wide tires, perhaps look for a tire that has a more rounded sidewall. IE: Toyo T1R or Falken 453.
Are they good??? how do they compare to the PSS
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I think you will be fine. I am running 275/30/19 PSS on a 10" wide rim with an ET +54 and lowered on H&R springs. The section width is 10.9 according to the specs on Tire Rack. If they rub at all it is only on big dips and then only slightly so that I don't even really notice it. If your car is anywhere close to the specs of mine you will be fine.
You have an up angle "down the side" pic of the rear with that setup showing the clearance?
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Here is the specs of the 265/35/18 vs 265/30/19.
The tread width of the 265/30/19 is 10in vs 10.1in for the 265/35/19.
Tread width difference of 1/10th of an inch is 2.54mm which could be the difference between rubbing or not.
Remember the profile of the tyre makes a difference.
This is not saying that the 265/30/19 will work 100%, just saying that just because the 265/35/18 doesn't, doesn't mean the 265/30/19 won't.
Size UTQG Max Max. Tread Tire Rim Meas. Sect. Tread
Service Description Load Inflation Depth Weight Width Rim Width Width
Load Range Press. Range Width
265/35ZR18 300 AA A 1609 lbs.* 50 psi* 10/32"* 26 lbs. 9-10.5"* 9.5"* 10.7"* 10.1"*
(97Y)*XL
265/30ZR19 300 AA A 1433 lbs.* 50 psi* 10/32"* 25 lbs. 9-10"* 9.5"* 10.7"* 10"*
(93Y)*XL
The tread width of the 265/30/19 is 10in vs 10.1in for the 265/35/19.
Tread width difference of 1/10th of an inch is 2.54mm which could be the difference between rubbing or not.
Remember the profile of the tyre makes a difference.
This is not saying that the 265/30/19 will work 100%, just saying that just because the 265/35/18 doesn't, doesn't mean the 265/30/19 won't.
Size UTQG Max Max. Tread Tire Rim Meas. Sect. Tread
Service Description Load Inflation Depth Weight Width Rim Width Width
Load Range Press. Range Width
265/35ZR18 300 AA A 1609 lbs.* 50 psi* 10/32"* 26 lbs. 9-10.5"* 9.5"* 10.7"* 10.1"*
(97Y)*XL
265/30ZR19 300 AA A 1433 lbs.* 50 psi* 10/32"* 25 lbs. 9-10"* 9.5"* 10.7"* 10"*
(93Y)*XL
