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275/35-19 Nitto NT 555's... Too big?

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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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275/35-19 Nitto NT 555's... Too big?

Hey there.

I have the OEM 19's, and I just had a pair of the above tires installed on the rears.

I did not love the drive home at all.

The car felt very unstable, the ride in general was rough, and I felt like I was just not getting traction when taking off...

Did I go too large??

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Clint
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 02:31 AM
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those sizes are within oem specs. (x< 3%) i'd make sure the lug nuts are properly torqued and air pressure is correct all around. NT555's aren't too great for traction in wet weather also but drivable.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 03:04 AM
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You are running 275 wide tires on a 8.5 inch wheel. IMO, that's pushing the limit- something I wouldn't feel comfortable doing myself.

There are a few people who are running 275 on the OEM 19's. I don't know how its going for them though.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 03:27 AM
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^+1, 275 is too wide on a 8.5. But I think you should be fine.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 04:06 AM
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You should have picked up NT05s...
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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yeah, i run 275's on 19x10 and they look meaty. can't imagine them on my 8.5 fronts, i run 245's.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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what size are you running up in the front?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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I have 245/35R19's in the front.
 
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