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03-20-2012, 05:58 PM | #1 |
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So... I've tried searching, but I think my questions are too specific. Hopefully you all can help!
1) As the title states, I have a 2012 E92 ZCP and am looking to replace the stock tires for more meat! Tell me if this will work: 255/35 (front), 285/35 (rear). Can I go wider without any rubbing issues? 2) I am also looking into MS wheel spacers. On their "reference" thread, I found a few people who run 15mm (front), 12mm (rear). Problem is, this is with stock tires. Am I correct to assume that wider tires will affect this? Should I run a more conservative spacer set? (i.e. 12mm/10mm) 3) With wider tires on ZCP wheels, is it even worth it to run spacers? *** I'd like to run as flush as possible, with as wide as tires as possible with NO RUBBING issues...*** Thanks in advance for everyone's help, |
03-20-2012, 06:14 PM | #2 |
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i currently have 255/35 fronts and 275/35 rears...
i don't think you can get away with 285's on the rear. im also running 15mm spacers up in front and 12mm in rear and it look phenomenal, i've gotten nothing but compliments on my set up hope this helps
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03-20-2012, 09:13 PM | #5 |
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Wow, so no rubbing? I currently have 15mm's up front and 12's in the back and wanted to plus up my tires.. So 255/35 and 275/35 doesn't rub at all??
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With the 12mm spacer out back it will be iffy with the 285/30/19, it will depend on tire brand. As far as a 285/35/19 it is too tall at 27" tall, it will be 1" taller than the front at 26".
My car without spacers running a 255/35/19 and a 285/30/19. Dave
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what tire brand?
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you can go with the 285/30 or 295/30 in the back.
personally, id go 295 for more width and more sidewall, but thats me. IMO, the 285 is a little short. Lots of great tire choices in either size.
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Thanks everyone for the help! You guys never let me down!
What I'm gathering is if it's MEAT i'm looking for, then I should run: 255/35 , 295/30 and forget the spacers?? |
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Something I have been pondering myself. Another advantage of a 295 tire is that there is a larger selection of tires available than with the 285/30./19 as the 295/30/19 tire is a OEM PCar size. Dave
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Honestly... It all really comes down to the tire you choose.
From personal experience. AD08 255/35/19 Fronts + 10MM Spacer will Rub on the inner liner. AD08 295/30/19 Rear + No Spacer rubs on inner fender AD08 245/35/19 Fronts + 15MM Spacer NO Rubbing AD08 265/35/19 Rear + 10MM Spacer Rub VERY slightly under very hard compression on Inner fender Mich. PS2 245/35/19 Fronts + 15MM Spacer No Rub Mich. PS2 265/35/19 Rear + 10MM Spacer No Rub. If you run a tire that doesn't run wide or runs very round (like Michelin), I think a 255/35/19 + 10MM Spacer will be Okay.. But very close. Now 285/35/19 + any spacer, I personally think u will rub. I even think you'll rub without any spacer. You better go with something like 285/30/19 + 5 or 10MM.
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here's a pic of my set up...i've actually posted it for sale in the FS section of wheels/tires
hope this helps... also, i would def not recommend running anything bigger than a 275 on the rear, anything more and it's a recipe for disaster. just my .02 cents EDIT: forgot to mention, no gentlemen, no rubbing at all!
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Dave I think he means anything bigger than 275/35/19 (in this case would be 285/35/19) would be absolutely rubbing. Maybe he doesn't understand that the sidewalls are shorter on a 285/30/19?
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that's all im trying to say, if the set up works for you, then great, i hope you're enjoying it but if i want to slap on 285 or 295 tires, i'll just go ahead and buy a wider wheel....
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