275 front tires - mixed opinions

Zat_Zuma

Yes that is what I am saying ...... it works

Yes and the fact that the RE-11 don't come in the 275/35/19 sizing ... is a pain in da a**. That's why the 285/35/19 size has my interest and should fit on my 9.5" Volk rim. But I think I'll wait until my present tires wear out and I need new ones. Maybe by then they may have some nice drag radials and track wheels available in 19" sizes.

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RCZ

Same problem I ran into when I got new tires a while back...Michelin has a TON of sizes available for their PS2's

cavemancan

I am running Swift Springs + 265/35/19 (Front)...285/40/19 (rear) and I have zero rubbing issues.

I have a question...I'm running PS2's as well but I am not impressed with traction on the drive wheels. So I am wondering if you all have any issues getting traction? At a 5 mph roll in first gear I can really lose traction if I floor it all through redline. Don't even mention what happens if I floor it while stopped (from 1k rpm's). I spend more time spinning tires then moving...LOL! Oh and thats with traction control on! Do these tires lose alot of there traction once they get close to the indicators? Like 4/32's?

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snowhite370

255/25/20 on a 10.5 rim? Is this a good idea?

phunk

i could see paying 360 each for the PS2 in the 275/35/19... but no way in hell i am going to pay 600 each for the 305/30/19... what a joke

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phunk

hmmm maybe thats the answer... PS2 front and RE11 or R888 rear?

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phunk

you know what... im gonna just try the 285/35/19s... and if they look bad with the 305/30/19s or are too wide to fit my car with the 19x9.5 front wheels at +22, i will just keep them on the back of my stock sport wheels.

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cossie1600

I plan to run 285/35/19 F&R with the RE11 on stock wheels, my 265/285 setup plows way too much

phunk

i ordered the 275/30/19 front. the 285/35/19 tempted me... but its so much taller than the 305/30/19 i was too afraid that it would look goofy

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phunk

BTW everyone, thanks for the info... my purchase was eventually completely based on comments to this thread and sharifs review of the RE11 where he was able to mention some comparisons to the R888, which is my main tire of choice when cost and wear is of no concern. I loved my R888s on my 350z... went from spinning thru 4th to hooking well in 2nd.

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HATED1

hey thanks for making the thread phunk, helped pu tmy mind at ease as i am doing 275/35/19 and 305/30/19 this week as well on Nismo rims with a drop. THANKS EVERYONE!

HATED1

**update** with the mods mentioned above 275/35/19 on H&R springs do rub SLIGHTLY on the plastic liner. just thought i should let you guys know. If i had a chance to pick out a size i would consider 265/35/19.

djpathfinder

What is your front camber? Could you eliminate the rub with spacers?

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HATED1

i believe the camber is around 1.3-1.8 degrees not sure. But specs on front are 19.9.5+25 (originally +40, but i have a 15mm spacer). If i take out the spacer or put a 10mm spacer that would probably do it.

but i like flushness, and will probably just leave it. gonna drop the rear more when the coils get on.

djpathfinder

Oh I see...minor rub like that should be fine. Probably happening only on full wheel lock, right?

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