Hey guys, just wanted to share my setup and thoughts on the 235-265 tires. i did a bunch of research but didn't see any thread with real clear documenting, although guys here did say they were running the setup just fine.
setup is:
VMR v703's - stock suspension
Front: 8.5 x19 et 40 with Michelin pilot 4S 235/35 R19
Rear: 9.5x19 et 45 with Michelin pilot 4S 265/30 R19
There was no rub anywhere at Speed, and i flogged her.. for research sake of course. the amount of extra grip coming from the factory staggered M pss 18's is really amazing!
if i would do it again i would personally do a rear et 50, there is plenty of room See pic ,and my setup pokes the tire in the rear about 2-3mil.
hope this helps, Cheers!
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clearance to the front strut is about the size of the little "feelers". its close but just fine
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The rear has plenty of room, again i would personally do an et50 and bring it in a bit
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this is an awful pic but you can kinda see the "poke".. level pressed up to the tire and just about 2-3mil out
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Front is pretty much perfect
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Rear
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The Car with front 235/35r19 et40. rear 265/30r19 et45 w/ Michelin Pilot 4S stock ride height
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