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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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what size for the rear tire

i'm looking to get a new set of tires, I have toyo t1r's now and im running 245-35-19 in da front, and 285 35-19, the 285's rub a little when the suspension is compressed goin over a huge dip in the road, should I go with 275's this time around?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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I am running 255/35 19 and 285/35/19 on KDW2's, which have a much thicker sidewall configuration, without any issues at the rear. However, the rear fender lips were rolled and the rear +29 offset probably isn't as aggressive as yours. Have you considering rolling the fender lips?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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i've thought about it, but i dont reallly want to roll the fenders cuz i've seen to many issues where the paint cracks slightly and it never looks the same.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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i had the same problem. im running 285's rears w/ +18 offsets. the rubbing was pretty bad on turns and bumps so i rolled my fenders. i thought the roll was done nicely, no paint cracks!!!! (untill i got home from the shop, Darn-it!) luckily it was on the inner wall so you cant notice it. used a little touch up paint and it was all good.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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275-30 wolud be safe in the back....
 
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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It Depends....(not the diaper)

Apparently you have an agressive off-set with your back rims, sometimes it's
not worth that extra 1/2" larger lip.... From what you posted I think
if you had your wheel wells rolled the issue would be solved....keep the 285's!
Make sure you use a quality body shop to roll your wheel wells lips, done
incorrectly creates a mess....
 
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