Rear Tire Size Question
11-10-2011, 11:00 AM
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Rear Tire Size Question Hey guys,
I'm thinking about running a wider tire in the rear of my V...I had read on here a while ago that some are running a 275/40R18 in the rear with no problems/rubbing on a stock rim,....problem is, up here in NY the weather gets really shitty, and i'm having a hard time finding an all season tire in that size,... I currently have ContiProContacts on it,...they make a 275/45R10 all season to match my fronts,.....
do you think id have a problem with these at all?
thank you guys in advance
Neil
I'm thinking about running a wider tire in the rear of my V...I had read on here a while ago that some are running a 275/40R18 in the rear with no problems/rubbing on a stock rim,....problem is, up here in NY the weather gets really shitty, and i'm having a hard time finding an all season tire in that size,... I currently have ContiProContacts on it,...they make a 275/45R10 all season to match my fronts,.....
do you think id have a problem with these at all?
thank you guys in advance
Neil
11-10-2011, 11:17 AM
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275/45/18 would really make the speedometer read lower than actual speed. I would look for 275/35, 265/40 or even 285/35 if 275/40 wasn't an option. Hopefully somebody will chime in if the 285/35 fits with the stock trailing arm and if a spacer is needed or not. For a good compromise square setup look at 255/40/18.
11-10-2011, 12:33 PM
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Yeah I totally agree, but I don't drive it when its actually snowing, i just dont wanna be ripping through slush with a summer tire lol,.....thanks guys
