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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by skeleton_cru
He's the ONLY one I've ever heard that rubs with that set-up.
Hmmm....interesting. Nobody running that setup in the rear responded to my thread a while ago (in the wheels & tires section).....I has asked if anyone was running 275/35/19's in the back...maybe not all those w/them saw the post.....oh well. I ended up finding a non-staggered setup finally, so I'm not in that boat any more......
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyc13
Very true (tire size wise)....Toyo T1-R's can be found $220 for 245/40/19's, so not that much more. Though running 275/35/19's will rub on the rear of the sedan (as recently discovered), so it's a moot point for me.
General Exclaims are very resonable as well. That is what I got in the 19 sizes. Front were 138, and rear was 159.

Awesome tires for the price. But I will be selling my setup shortly due to it being a bit heavy and go back to some light weight 18s.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Texan1
19x8.5 +35mm 245/40/19 Front
19x9.5 +45mm 275/35/19 Rrear

If you run the correct offset it should not rub. Are you saying regardless of the offset 275s will rub
Actually its...245x35x19s front and 275x30x19s rear.
 

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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by G35_TX
General Exclaims are very resonable as well. That is what I got in the 19 sizes. Front were 138, and rear was 159.

Awesome tires for the price. But I will be selling my setup shortly due to it being a bit heavy and go back to some light weight 18s.
Wow...that price almost sounds TOO good to be true! What's the UTQG rating on those?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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The price has actually dropped even more since I got mine. Here is a review I posted on tirerack for them. Awesome tire for the price! Don't let the General name scare you away.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=Exclaim+UHP

AA is the rating, 380 treadwear I believe too.

I purchased these tires to replace my stock Goodyear NCT5 that came on my G35 Sedan with the Sport Package. I was afraid to even try Generals due to past experience with them and how horrible most of the tires they make were. But these tires have definitely made a serious impression. This weekend I went with the Nissan Z club through a 400 mile drive in the hill country of speeds excess of 80~ mph with these tires. Taking turns at 100% faster speeds than posted. The tires GRIPPED, and I mean GRIPPED. It rained on the morning part of the drive and the tires GRIPPED! I had issues trying to break the tires loose in the wet in turns. The car just would not do it and it would turn! People were amazed how well I was doing! They are very quiet but not the queitest, and definitely show they will not wear very fast at all. The ride from 18s to 19s did not suffer much at all. These tires seem to keep it nice. -- Review Submitted 2006-01-31
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kevink
A person could argue that, if you want a BMW, maybe you should buy one
No, he just wants the look. The perception of.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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If you're only concerned with look, go with the 19's. If you're at all concerned about price and/or ride quality, go with the 18's. I've got 18x8.5's with +43 backspacing on my Sedan and I am really happy with the look. I also plan on installing the 350Z springs, as soon as I get some free time. Feel free to PM me with your email and I will send you some pics.
 
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