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Old 02-09-2009, 03:06 PM
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285/35/19 fit in the front with the 19x10 +50!!!!
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Old 02-12-2009, 01:24 PM
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I just ordered tires from Tirerack.com. Kumho Ecsta was the only brand I could remotely afford so I was limited to their sizes. 285/35 on the rear, and 275/30 on the front. Should look pretty spiffy. I'm still waiting on my PJ center caps to show up. I have to buy TPMS band still yet and I guess a lowering kit and alignment are in the pipe as well. Should be good times. I'll update with pics when its all done. Probably 3-4 weeks should be about right. Waiting on taxes for the rest of the stuff.
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Old 02-12-2009, 03:30 PM
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cant wait to see the pics man
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Old 02-13-2009, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ffk_pennywise
I just ordered tires from Tirerack.com. Kumho Ecsta was the only brand I could remotely afford so I was limited to their sizes. 285/35 on the rear, and 275/30 on the front. Should look pretty spiffy. I'm still waiting on my PJ center caps to show up. I have to buy TPMS band still yet and I guess a lowering kit and alignment are in the pipe as well. Should be good times. I'll update with pics when its all done. Probably 3-4 weeks should be about right. Waiting on taxes for the rest of the stuff.

I hope you mean 275/35/19 on the front. 275/30 will be WAY TOO SHORT!
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Old 02-13-2009, 11:36 AM
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Only slightly shorter than what comes on the Gurney car. 1/2" difference in the diameter
Gurney car: 285/30/19 front
My car: 275/30/19 front
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Old 02-13-2009, 09:28 PM
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I'm very anxious to see pics!
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Old 02-16-2009, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ffk_pennywise
Only slightly shorter than what comes on the Gurney car. 1/2" difference in the diameter
Gurney car: 285/30/19 front
My car: 275/30/19 front

BUT, the Gurney car is setup for racing. Take a look:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit

Those front tires of yours will be almost 2" shorter than stock! They'll not only look tiny in the wheel well, but it's potentially dangerous to use such a different size from stock, with all the electronic items we have now. The Gurney car was stripped of these, no TCS, no ABS...

I STRONGLY suggest you move up to the 275/35/19 size.
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Old 02-16-2009, 03:16 PM
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They were delivered this afternoon. I'll have to look at them when I get home and decide on whether or not to send them back. Why does everything have to be so freaking hard? At least I dont need them right away.
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Old 02-17-2009, 11:41 AM
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Here are some tire pictures. Some are better than others. Getting close!

Rear Tire 285/35/19



Side Profile of the 285/35 Rear


285/35 on Right, 275/30 on Left


Looking across the 275's, You can see the 285 sticking up in the back


275's vs. Stock
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Old 02-17-2009, 04:51 PM
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Hey, it's your car, but there's no way in hell I'd put a tire that small on my baby.
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