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Old 11-17-10, 12:10 PM
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I wondering if its possible to a 19x9.5 with a 275/30/19 on the front? Has anybody attempted?
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What is the offset? a 275 is a little too much in my opinion. Try a 245/255 depending on the offset.
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Originally Posted by twinturboz
I wondering if its possible to a 19x9.5 with a 275/30/19 on the front? Has anybody attempted?
Look at this page - For the front tire scroll down to the last pict on the page:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...derings-4.html

FIGS is running 255/35/19 up front and 305/30/19 in back. I'm running 245/35/19 in front and 285/30/19 in back on stock wheels. However, for wider tires to work, attention must be paid to offset.

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19x9.5 witha 45mm offset, a 275 30 should be no problem..
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Track guys are running 285s on all four corners. It can be done with the right offsets.
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i have 285s in the front with a 9.5 with 40 offset! it can be done and anything is possible. but some slight mods will be to be done.
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Originally Posted by trackdood
i have 285s in the front with a 9.5 with 40 offset! it can be done and anything is possible. but some slight mods will be to be done.
Are you running spacers?
Rolled fenders?
Camber plates with more camber?
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No doubt, camber plates will solve all your problems.

Seriously, does anyone know what camber plates do to a double wishbone suspension?
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