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Should I go from 255 to 265 rears on 18x9 GT1s and lowered with KG/MM Race?

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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 10:33 PM
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I have 18x9 GT1 on the rear and lowered with KG/MM race springs. It currently doesn't rub with 255 tires now. Would it be safe to go from 255 to 265 rears?

Does anyone have the this same setup with 265s? I wanna know if it will rub with 265s?

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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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what's the offset ?
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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55 in the rear.
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 06:46 AM
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I would say no. Unless you are willing to run more negative camber and roll the fender lips. I really don't see the need performance wise to go to the bigger tire either. The 255/35R18 is already wider than the OE tires
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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i am running 265's in the rear with KG/MM springs with neg 2 deg. camber in the rear.....
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by PLYRS 3
i am running 265's in the rear with KG/MM springs with neg 2 deg. camber in the rear.....
PLYRS 3, are you running GT1s?
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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I'm running 265's on 18x9's with a 65mm offset
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 08:14 AM
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Originally posted by TIMELESS


PLYRS 3, are you running GT1s?
i was.....i just sold them.....will be buying SSR Competitions in 18x8, 18x9 in a few weeks.

it doesn't matter though, the Comps and GT1's are the same offsets........
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Old Feb 20, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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Thanks guys! I think I'm gonna give the 265 a try.
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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NO! I have OZ Superleggera 2 18x9 (55 offset I think) in the back and negative camber. I had 255 Pirelli no rubbing and when I burned them through I chose 265 Kumhos and I am rubbing! Kumhos are great and price is sweet (98!!/160 F/R) but I will need to get new 255 pair:-((((

Anybody (with greater then 55 offset) interested in 265/35-18 with 60 miles on them?
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