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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Tire Size ???

can or has anyone changed tire sizes on oem 19's?? can u put 245/40/19 on the front replacing 225/40/19...and put 265 or larger on the rear.. i dont know about clearance but i would like to protect the rim lip better...i see so many 19's on cars with lip rash. 3 of the 4 rims on my wifes are scared....... thanks--
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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yes you can put 245/40/19 on the front rim.... i have 245/40/19 front and rear... no VDC problems at all... now 265 or larger in the rear would not be safe... 255 is the best IMO...

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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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thanks i did not know about tire clearance in the front??? a tire guy told me 265 "should " fit out back
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by OU812G350
thanks i did not know about tire clearance in the front??? a tire guy told me 265 "should " fit out back
the clearance is fine... 265-275 will fit in the rear but its just too wide for a 8.5 rim and not safe if you like to take corners fast
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by OU812G350
can or has anyone changed tire sizes on oem 19's?? can u put 245/40/19 on the front replacing 225/40/19...and put 265 or larger on the rear.. i dont know about clearance but i would like to protect the rim lip better...i see so many 19's on cars with lip rash. 3 of the 4 rims on my wifes are scared....... thanks--

I did 275 35 19 on the rear and have had no problems yet. I was told that 285s would have problems. Ill be running 370 hp at the crank so I needed all the tread I can get in the back. They are a bit big in the wheel wells but don't stick out at all
 
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