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Old 04-07-2006 | 06:08 AM
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Default Help needed figuring out 19'' tire size?

I just recently purchased a set of 19 inch kinesis f110 for narrow body 996 c2.
Front: 19 x 8.5 (+50)
Rear: 19 x 11 (+64)

For those of you running 19s, would 305/30/19 or 295/30/19 fit the rear without any rubbing, or I would have to go with 25 side wall?

As far as the front goes, I currently have 235s on a 7.5 inch wide rim and with the car being lowered the tire doesn't seem to be wide enough. Would that same size tire with 8.5 inch rim sit flush with a finder or would you guys recommend a wider tire(245)? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Old 04-07-2006 | 11:47 AM
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Need a bit more info about your car. What rubber came on your car? That is the tire size you need to use as a baseline to get the right size for you.

If you can post our original tire sizes (from the factory) then we can tell you what you need so you stay within an acceptable variance between the two sizes so as not to throw off your speedo, TC, etc.
Old 04-07-2006 | 12:00 PM
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sounds like u were the one that bought my cousin's wheels he returned to dan.
he had mich ps2's with 295/30's in rear with no rub...just lugs stickin out about an inch that he wasn't cool with.
Old 04-07-2006 | 12:02 PM
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Here is a great online tool that allows you to put in your original tire size and then up to 4 tire sizes you are considering and it will calculate ALL the important data for you INCLUDING if you are exceeding a rec'd variance between sizes. Last thing you want to do is really screw up the geometry of the car.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit
Old 04-07-2006 | 05:00 PM
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You can use 295-30 on rear with 11 in wheels.
Old 04-07-2006 | 10:59 PM
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Thanks guys for the replies. I decided to go with 295/30 since 305/25 might end up being too stiff for city driving.
Old 04-07-2006 | 11:24 PM
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305 25 is the way to go to keep the ride ratio as clse as possible



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