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Old 11-03-2010, 08:10 PM   #1
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Hello, i just purchased 19" rims for my 986 and was wondering if i could run 295-30-19 rear & 245/35/19 fronts for tires? or am i gonna have rubbing issues? Thanks.
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I have 19" on my 986 Front 235/35/19 rear 265/30/19 never had any problems.
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Hello, i just purchased 19" rims for my 986 and was wondering if i could run 295-30-19 rear & 245/35/19 fronts for tires? or am i gonna have rubbing issues? Thanks.

Depending on what the offset is of your rear wheels, 295 is an awfully wide tire choice. Both from a clearance perspective as well as a performance one. I've found a very good balance is achieved with the following tire sizes: 235/35/19 and 275/30/19.
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Erik, did you lower your car? Any suspension adjustments?
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Old 11-11-2010, 07:47 AM   #5
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Hi, No i have standard height. I belive the US spec is a bit higher and softer than EU spec? Mine is imported from US.
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Hi, No i have standard height. I belive the US spec is a bit higher and softer than EU spec? Mine is imported from US.
Wrong post, please ignore
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