Maximum rear tire size on a Coupe with OEM 19/20 staggered wheels.

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Jun 9, 2017 | 09:46 AM
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Hello all! I'm trying to get some definitive information prior to ordering new tires. I have a 17 coupe with the 19/20 staggered option. I'm trying to see what would be the largest + size I could go, specifically out back, from the 285/30. I'm lowered on the HAS setup, with the rears dropped all the way, -3* camber and a 15mm spacer. THe 285's fit perfectly fine now with zero contact or rub. I would like to go to a 285/35, a 295/30 or possibly a 305/30 IF they would fit without issue. Anyone have any experience going + size on the rear with the staggered setup while lowered? Picture showing how the rear currently sits:

Maximum rear tire size on a Coupe with OEM 19/20 staggered wheels.-img_1677_zpsen8rdfh9.jpg


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Jun 9, 2017 | 05:59 PM
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I do not have HAS but I do have a 305 in the rear and at one point test fitted a 315 R888
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Jun 9, 2017 | 07:20 PM
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I am lowered 20 mm all around with 265 front and 295 rear, no spacers. With no rubbing.
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Jun 10, 2017 | 12:31 AM
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how's the HAS kit feel? stiff? or no?
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Jun 10, 2017 | 02:16 AM
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Quote: I am lowered 20 mm all around with 265 front and 295 rear, no spacers. With no rubbing.
what's the aspect ratio? 265/35 AND 295/30?
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Jun 10, 2017 | 08:28 AM
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Quote: I do not have HAS but I do have a 305 in the rear and at one point test fitted a 315 R888
Quote: I am lowered 20 mm all around with 265 front and 295 rear, no spacers. With no rubbing.
Thank you both for your feedback! I ordered some RE-71R's in 255 front and 295 rear. Crossing my finger that the rear does't rub with how my suspension and spacers are setup.


Quote: how's the HAS kit feel? stiff? or no?
It actually rides a little softer than oem springs, which is nice. Sport + and Race are still noticably stiffer; more vibration and road variation is felt. Comfort feels a little more like comfort should have from the factory.
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Jun 11, 2017 | 12:57 AM
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Quote: how's the HAS kit feel? stiff? or no?
Agreed the HAS actually feels more compliant than the OEM springs.

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