Widest rears on stock rims

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Feb 12, 2014 | 11:21 PM

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2008XF

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Widest rears on stock rims

Hi,

What is the widest and best size on stock rims for the rear?

Feb 12, 2014 | 11:27 PM

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Selbyl

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

I know 285/35/19 is safe, I've heard of a few running 295 or 305. Also heard one guy using 285/40/18 since 19's are harder to find.

Feb 12, 2014 | 11:29 PM

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2008XF

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

i didnt want to go that wide because I drive alot. How will it affect gas mileage. I drive close to 40,000 km a year.

I was thinking 275-35-19

Feb 13, 2014 | 12:35 AM

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JEFASOLD

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

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Hi,

What is the widest and best size on stock rims for the rear?

I know a lot of guys put some really wide rubber on the OEM wheels but go to Tire Rack and you will find that it is not recommended to go too wide and it is for good reason. Pick a tire you like and check the specs page and it will show the rim width recommended for each tire size and the minimum and maximum, Tire Rack does know what they are talking about.

Feb 13, 2014 | 09:10 AM

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syfi

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

Have read alot of comments about the 285s being about the most extreme you'll want to go. Depending on the tire mfg, some had trouble getting them to seat right. 275s are about the safest width to go with.

Feb 13, 2014 | 09:44 AM

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2008XF

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

going 275 vs 255 how much will it effect my fuel efficiency

Feb 13, 2014 | 09:50 AM

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sk8erjosh09

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

Maybe 1-2 mpg per tank. I run 275's and need to go wider. I think 285's will be my next tire purchase.

Feb 13, 2014 | 12:31 PM

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cjw

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

I had a 295 30 19 michelin ps2 on the stock srt rim no problem, little harder to mount but ran fine

Feb 13, 2014 | 01:24 PM

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Da55id

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

I'm running 283/35/19 on stock SRT6 rims with zero problems, and they look great...and also give that extra little bit of curb rash protection as a bonus

Feb 13, 2014 | 07:56 PM

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2008XF

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

thanks guys for your help. i am going to go with the 275

Feb 13, 2014 | 09:07 PM

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oledoc2u

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Re: Widest rears on stock rims

I have 275 on the roadster and 285 on the coupe. Each tire manufacturer is going to be just a little different.. but going the 275 route you will be fine....