275/35/15 or 285/35/18?
03-02-2005, 12:12 PM
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Joel I've had four different manufacturers 275 width tires and they all seem to be a little different in widths. I don't think that it will make much difference going to a 285 vs. a 275.
Currently I have 275/30/19s Michellin Pilot Sports and they seem very narrow on my 9.5" wheel. I probably could fit a 295 without any issues, but do you know expensive 19" tires are.... I'm not changing them any time soon.
Best of luck with what ever you decide.
Currently I have 275/30/19s Michellin Pilot Sports and they seem very narrow on my 9.5" wheel. I probably could fit a 295 without any issues, but do you know expensive 19" tires are.... I'm not changing them any time soon.
Best of luck with what ever you decide.
03-02-2005, 01:48 PM
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I'm throwing 295/35/18s on all four of mine. I forgot that you shouldn't go over 285s, after I already bought the 295s, but I have talked to several people who say it shouldn't be an issue. Guess if you stop seeing any posts from me and hear of a tire blowing off of a white SS in Texas and causing a major accident, it probably didn't work out.
03-02-2005, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CrimeSScene
I'm throwing 295/35/18s on all four of mine. I forgot that you shouldn't go over 285s, after I already bought the 295s, but I have talked to several people who say it shouldn't be an issue. Guess if you stop seeing any posts from me and hear of a tire blowing off of a white SS in Texas and causing a major accident, it probably didn't work out.
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03-02-2005, 02:31 PM
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tood@prodyno told me i could run 285's up front just fine with those rims. i have 275's now with eibach sportlines and they dont rub a bit, although it is very close. when i get my privats i think i am going to stick with 285's all around so i can finally rotate my tires! 
but, i think 275's would look fine
but, i think 275's would look fine
03-02-2005, 02:33 PM
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I'm going 275 and 285 and silver profiles...
Man I cant wait,I have Hal coil overs so I can experiment with the drop and all I 'll need to do it cut one coil off the back springs.
Then I'll go to the SS4000 verter/Nice quiet exhaust and pol bushed control arms
No more race car for me (well I still have the bar in the car
)
Man I cant wait,I have Hal coil overs so I can experiment with the drop and all I 'll need to do it cut one coil off the back springs.
Then I'll go to the SS4000 verter/Nice quiet exhaust and pol bushed control arms
No more race car for me (well I still have the bar in the car
) 
03-02-2005, 03:18 PM
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You may be ok with 285 all around, no biggie. I really don't like the Nitto 555's in 285 though, my back ones are pushing it as far as too much bulge. Nitto's run wide though, their 285's are a little wider than most brands.
03-02-2005, 03:39 PM
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Joel, like I said, it really depends on the tire itself.... If you look at my 275/30/19s they look really narrow at the tread. I could actually get away with a 295 from the same manufacturer.
If I do it again, I'll go Nitto 555s in the 275s since they are a wider tire.
Tire widths are like hp numbers from manufacturers..... GM's 330hp is not the same as Ford's 330hp.
If I do it again, I'll go Nitto 555s in the 275s since they are a wider tire.
Tire widths are like hp numbers from manufacturers..... GM's 330hp is not the same as Ford's 330hp.
