265 vs. 285 tires on '97 c2 Cab
06-08-2002, 12:44 AM
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265 vs. 285 tires on '97 c2 Cab
I'm purchasing new Bridgestone So2's tires. I have 18 inch rims. 8" in front and 10" in rear. I've been offered 225x40x18 for the front and a choice of 265x35x18 or 285x35x18. I currently have 265's in the rear. Is there a big difference? Would the 285's stick out? Which should I mount. Should I get the new Pole sitters or the Potenza's? Or another brand of tire?
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Doug
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Doug
06-09-2002, 09:32 PM
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Doug,
I've also got a '97 C2 Cab with 18's. What a car, eh? Mine's got Potenza's on it -- 225's on front and 265's on back. After reading your post, I went out to the garage and tried to picture what 285's might look on my pride and joy. If it were me, I'd stay with 265's. They fill out the rear wells beautifully -- a little wider might not stick out at the very top of the well, but it might be a little "much" -- distracting from the overall balanced appearance of the car.
I've also got a '97 C2 Cab with 18's. What a car, eh? Mine's got Potenza's on it -- 225's on front and 265's on back. After reading your post, I went out to the garage and tried to picture what 285's might look on my pride and joy. If it were me, I'd stay with 265's. They fill out the rear wells beautifully -- a little wider might not stick out at the very top of the well, but it might be a little "much" -- distracting from the overall balanced appearance of the car.
06-10-2002, 06:57 AM
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I've got a '95 narow coupe and was considering the same. A previous post mentioned that the 285 gave you a bit more insurance with regards to kerbing the alloys
06-10-2002, 10:39 AM
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I think 285/35 will be a problem, in Germany only
285/30 are allowed on 18".
Instead of 285 I would prefer 10 oder 15 mm distances with all 4 wheels, this is favourable in my eyes.
Juergen
285/30 are allowed on 18".
Instead of 285 I would prefer 10 oder 15 mm distances with all 4 wheels, this is favourable in my eyes.
Juergen
06-10-2002, 01:04 PM
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I have a 1997 Cabrio with 285 30 18 tires on the rear. These fill out the rear well much better than the 265's. My car is lowered with a H&R coil suspension. So to the very low stance I had a slight rubbing problem (also may be due to the offset of my aftermarket wheels). So instead of going even more negative camber I just rolled the fenders a bit. (Not for the weak of heart).
hope this helps
hope this helps
06-10-2002, 10:32 PM
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I have a 96 coupe with 18" hollow spokes. I have the 285's on rear (P-Zero's) and the car is lowered with PSS-9's to the RS ride height. I have no problems with any type of rubbing. Personally I really like the look of the 285's on the rear vs. the 265's. just my experience and opinion, your mileage may vary 
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06-10-2002, 11:44 PM
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had a 96/993 lowered to RS height, used 265/35/18
before and now using 285/30. had gemballa 11x18 ET52 wheel. no problem with rubbing. found that with the wider tire, rim protection seems a bit better.
before and now using 285/30. had gemballa 11x18 ET52 wheel. no problem with rubbing. found that with the wider tire, rim protection seems a bit better.
