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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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I have 19x10 (38) for my rear and i am dropped on TeinS. Was at Discount tire last nite for a long time. we test fitted a 275/35/19 and it is perfect but pushing it. think i will rub over certain bumps unless i roll the fender. i am told that the 275/30 wont make too much of a change. going thru the wheel post/thread most of you are on the 275/30. am i safe with this...with no fender rolling?? I want to be able to put the OEM rims back on when i sell the car and have it back to OEM. I also dont feel comfortable rolling the fenders and having paint issues.

My drop is 1.2 rear and 1.6 front...

Please let me know what you think with this set up will work. thanks for your help!

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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Not sure, but its def pushing it.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Did you try checking here?

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by oblivionis
thanks! know how to roll fenders? anyone local up for helping me do this?? only need it minor on the rear then i can stuff 275/35!! i want to make it work now!!
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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They also have an offset calculator that comes in pretty handy. I'm trying to decide on new wheels too but I think I'll stick with something very close to the stock sizes.

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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if you are getting close with 275/35, then just get a 265/35, should work perfectly.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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hehe go for the VIP stretch *combfilter doesnt like the stretch thou *
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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It depends completely on your offset, on a 10 inch rear if you're running lower than +45 you'll probably need some minor fender modding. Though it really depends on how hard you hit a bump, at some point it won't matter if it rubs or not since you're just going to bend a wheel anyways.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Run a 265/30 and you will be fine.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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I agree run a 265/30 or 265/35
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 02:37 AM
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i think a 265/35 would do just fine. 30 profile would work but thats pretty thin for 19"

unless the roads in your area is like a race track, 30 profile is scary.
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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I have a 275/35-19 on a 9.5" rim with a +36 offset. Before I got coilovers, it rubbed like crazy with Eibachs. I rolled the fender, which I regret doing (shop did a lousy job - paint cracked and the fender itself bows out ever so slightly). If I had a higher offset, it would probably be fine.
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