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Feb 4, 2003 | 12:35 AM

SiLvaC32

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need tire size recommendation!!

which is the best tire setup? for performance and look? perferably performance. if my rim is 19x8.5 ??
i have no clue... :o

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jerry

Feb 4, 2003 | 01:13 AM

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Re: need tire size recommendation!!

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which is the best tire setup? for performance and look? perferably performance. if my rim is 19x8.5 ??
i have no clue... :o

THANKS!

jerry

For 19x8.5, you have 1 choice: 235/35/19. Probably you are going to have 19x9.5 at the rear, then the most common size is 265/30/19.

Feb 4, 2003 | 02:36 AM

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265/30/19 in the bak?? isn't that kinda narrow?

and is 19x9.5 a good choice for the bak??

will i have tire rubbing problems with this setup?

THANKS!

Jerry

Feb 4, 2003 | 03:06 AM

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265/30/19 in the bak?? isn't that kinda narrow?

and is 19x9.5 a good choice for the bak??

will i have tire rubbing problems with this setup?

THANKS!

Jerry

Narrow??? W203 is a small car, 265s are "fat" tires!!! 265 is fine. If you're getting 8.5 in the front, then 9.5 should be for the rear. If you're getting 8 in the front, then it will be 9 at the rear.

C32's fenders are supposed to be pre-rolled in the factory. There shouldnt be any rubbing problem IF you have the correct offset/fitment.