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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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this is for GS4

wheels : F 19 x 8.5 +40
R 19 x 9.5 +42

tires : F 235/35
R 275/30 will these work without fender mods cuz i don't want to roll the fenders.

can i go 245 on the front?
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Originally Posted by w_star_001
wheels : F 19 x 8.5 +40
R 19 x 9.5 +42

tires : F 235/35
R 275/30 will these work without fender mods cuz i don't want to roll the fenders.

can i go 245 on the front?
TIA
if you drive an SC, they'll work

but I'm not psychic, so we'd need to know what kind of car you drive...
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Old May 2, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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yes

245s will fit on the front wheels
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these sizes are for GS4.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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then they'll work, but you could go bigger... 275/35-19 would be better fit, and 245/40-19 front
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I like seeing less rubber and more steel so I'd rather stick to 245/35 and 275/30 instead of going thicker.

It'll only make the wheels a bit heavier and affect acceleration IMO
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Originally Posted by nabbun
I like seeing less rubber and more steel so I'd rather stick to 245/35 and 275/30 instead of going thicker.

It'll only make the wheels a bit heavier and affect acceleration IMO
it'llalso make more wheel well gap... and closer to proper gear ratios...

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it shouldn't make any more wheel gap than there already was, seeing as how the new set up overall diameter will be the same as the out going stockers.

if you want to get rid of some wheel gap then, you can install lowering springs with a moderate drop of about 1.0 inch or less.

with a moderate drop, tread wear won't be greatly affected and it'll be easier on the shocks
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Originally Posted by nabbun
it shouldn't make any more wheel gap than there already was, seeing as how the new set up overall diameter will be the same as the out going stockers.

if you want to get rid of some wheel gap then, you can install lowering springs with a moderate drop of about 1.0 inch or less.

with a moderate drop, tread wear won't be greatly affected and it'll be easier on the shocks
whats the stock size on those cars?? I thought the GS400's had a larger diameter tire than the SC's...
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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thanx guys for the responses... i'll go with 245/35 and 275/30.
one more question: i am about 1.5in lowered would that be a problem?
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it shouldn't be as long as the shocks and springs are in good condition.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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ok cool... thanx
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