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      09-26-2011, 12:23 AM   #1
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275/35/19 in rear on OEM 19s

I was wondering if doing 275/35/19 in the rear of the non-zcp 19's would work out if.

1. Would it fit in the back and not rub
2.Could you keep the front 245/35 or would the difference in overall diameter be too much with 275/s instead of 265's in the rear?

I wanted to have a bit of a meatier sidewall look in the rear if it would work.

I know 9.5 inch wheels is easily enough to accomodate 285's so I do not think the width is an issue but more concerned about the height of the side-wall and rubbing or throwing the diff off since the overall diameter would be a bit different rear to front
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      09-26-2011, 02:41 AM   #2
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You should be fine

I know a couple people doing 245/35 275/35 AD08 combos. Though they're on ZCPs, you're fine as a 9.5in rim can easily handle a 275 tire

You also won't rub unless you're really really low

and why not do a 255/35 in the front? I've seen people fit those
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