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My 2010 XR50T Ute


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Yea, 295/35r18 rear and 255/40r18 on the front.
Front is no more than 5mm from the upper arm so can go in any further or higher (taller tyres etc)
Rears could go another 10-20mm out if I get the guards rolled, could easily go 50-60mm inwards.

Finding anything wider than what I have with a similar rolling diameter is the issue. Nitto make a 335/30r19 but it's 40mm or so up in diameter and fitting a taller tyre up front to match won't really be possible (needs to be done to keep the TC/ABS happy).

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I've often wondered when the law of diminishing returns kicks in with street tires in regards to width. 

 

IE unless running a super sticky compound what width reduces the pressure per square inch to the point that a slightly smaller tyre would provide the same grip level? 

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But think of the fat skids haha.

The utes are heavier than the sedans and the way it transfers weight to the rear I'm sure bigger tyres = better.

The only issue I'll have is that the axle moves across when the shocks bog down due to the pan hard bar. Moving inwards for wider rears as far as possible would be the best way to avoid this.

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