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Old 04-25-2012, 12:11 PM
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Looking for a set of "rain" tires. Has anyone confirmed if 255/35/19 PSS fits on the front of an RS with oem wheels and -2.5 camber without rubbing?
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Why so wide, 235 is fine in the wet?
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Originally Posted by 4forme
Looking for a set of "rain" tires. Has anyone confirmed if 255/35/19 PSS fits on the front of an RS with oem wheels and -2.5 camber without rubbing?
Thanks!
my guess is that tire is likely too tall at 26" diameter - but since you are talking about a wet tire then you may not generate the loads to cause a rubbing issue

the 255/30/19 or 265/30/19 are likely better choices - they are 25.1 and 25.3 diameter tires
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It's a half inch taller than OEM. With that much camber it should as long as the car is not lowered, but will be really close to the strut. Section width will be .6" wider than stock, too.

You need 1/4 more width, and 3/8" more height on the inside from the stock tire to buy the clearance. I have guys try 265/35 Hoosier R6's with that much camber. They are .1" taller and .2" wider and they rub.

If it works, it will be REAL close.
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It will fit, but run a 235 in the wet.



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