Shadroth Member 3 Member For: 14y 10d Posted 11/05/11 06:45 AM Share Posted 11/05/11 06:45 AM Gday peopleI've just bought some new 20" wheels for my fg and the guy from ozzy tyres said he will be fitting 285/25 on the rear.I'm a complete noob with tyres so I dont really understand what this means, has anyone got tyres like this on their car? I'm just wondering if it will be really uncomfortable or anything like thatCheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/74780-28525-tyres/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteXR Member 117 Member For: 14y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 11/05/11 07:04 AM Share Posted 11/05/11 07:04 AM All it is, is fatter tyres. So the looks from behind and grip wise, it is a hell lot better! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/74780-28525-tyres/#findComment-1104982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP640 Member 8 Member For: 14y 11d Posted 11/05/11 08:15 AM Share Posted 11/05/11 08:15 AM 285mm wide and 25% of 285mm is the sidewall which in this case is 71.25mm.Most tyre shops put 275/30/20 on the rear because the sidewall is 82.262mm which gives better shock absorption.HOWEVER doing a 275/30 increases your overall wheel diameter by more than 15mm and in the majority of states that is illegal!!Its good that the tyre store told you about the 285/25 but expect to pay a lot more for the 285/25 over the 275/30.. I think price is the main reason why most people run 275/30s even though its illegal.Stick with the 285s... I know on BA/BF's you need to roll the rear guards to run them... not sure about the FG.Goodluck! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/74780-28525-tyres/#findComment-1105008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadroth Member 3 Member For: 14y 10d Posted 17/05/11 02:03 AM Author Share Posted 17/05/11 02:03 AM Righto, sounds good to me, I'll try them out for a bit and if there isn't enough shock absorption I'll get something else, thanks guys Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/74780-28525-tyres/#findComment-1106565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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