speedyc43

I found a good deal in 285/30/18. Will these tires look bulkier then the stock 265/35/18's? I like the low profile look so I don't want too much side wall. Would the 275/30/18 be a better option on the stock rim in that case? Or are the benefits of the larger food print negligible and should I just keep with the stock size?

chawkins2001

I ran BFG KWD II's 285 30 18 on the 9.5" rim and it looked nasty. No rubbing and alot of meat.

gaspam

285/30/18 would be smaller sidewall than you stock 265/35/18, so would look even lower profile


http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...5R18/285-30R18

Stock Tire Size
265/35R18
Imperial
Section Width:
10.43 in
Rim Diameter:
18 in
Rim Width Range:
9 - 10.5 in
Overall Diameter:
25.30 in
Sidewall Height:
3.65 in
Radius:
12.65 in
Circumference:
79.49 in
Revs per Mile:
822.03/mi
Actual Speed:
62.14 mph
Speed Variance:
-
Diameter Variance:
-


Tire Size 1
285/30R18
Imperial
Section Width:
11.22 in
Rim Diameter:
18 in
Rim Width Range:
10 - 11 in
Overall Diameter:
24.73 in
Sidewall Height:
3.37 in
Radius:
12.37 in
Circumference:
77.70 in
Revs per Mile:
841.01/mi
Actual Speed:
60.74 mph
Speed Variance:
2.31% too slow.
Diameter Variance:

I am running 295/35/18 right not on stock rims with no problem though they are a little more ballonish but hook way better

ArmoE55

I thought 275s were ideal, 285+ on a stock ride height/suspension car would rub on turns, hard acceleration etc...no?

CharlyE500

I have 285 no rub and looks nice. 265 is just too small for our car.

gaspam

+1 ^ 265 way to small for are cars in modified form (unless they are drag radials)

275s not much wider

even 285 is less than 1 inch wider than stock (0.8 inch)

i believe a few people have run 305 in the back on wider rim... im running 295 with no problems on stock rim and the tire tech said it fit fine with a little room to spare

ArmoE55

Do you guys have shots of your car's rears?

I'd like to see how 285s/295s look on an otherwise stock car. 285 would be a nice jump, 295 would be awesome on a stock wheel, pics would be great.

gaspm - no rubbing at all with 295s on stock rims? Your entire suspension/height is stock?

I am going to need tires likely by the Spring/Summer. Thanks.

gaspam

no rubbing at all on mine and stock ride height on 295/35/18

Quick55

I'm running 285/40/R18 Drag Radials in the rear without rubbing issues. You'll be fine.