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Old 07-20-2009, 09:55 AM
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Question Front 285 too wide?

I know in the staggered setup it is 275 wide. But is 285 too wide for the front? Tire Rub? Anyone running 285's in the front
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285 will fit without any rub up front on 19", I had 285's all the way round at one point and it will work with the 10 inch rim up front also
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The difference between 285 and 275 is only 10mm, which is between 1/3" and 1/2", and diameter would only change by aprox 40% of that. So it is so close you would hardly be able to tell the difference.
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I'd just pay attention to the revs per mile difference from front to back if you are goinf staggered as it puts stress on te drivetrain. Which is worse of pre-facelift than post.
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Some members on here run 315 35 20 around
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I know in the staggered setup it is 275 wide. But is 285 too wide for the front? Tire Rub? Anyone running 285's in the front
I have 295's on 20's with no issues so the 285's will be just fine .
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Thanks for all the responses guys. I will go with 285's all around
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