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Fg Offsets And Tyre Questions


Dillz

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Just a general comment on tyres - I've found that the tyres my car came with win points for cheapness.... not so much for traction. Stiletto Blue Streaks (235x40x18, for some reason.) I think they are a new Teflon compound - they don't stick to anything.

The good news is that I don't think think they will last long. I'm keen to find the best replacements, tyres that actually grip the road wet or dry, and last a while. So far Michelin or Continental, the classic choice, seem the best. Especially the at the St George Tyre prices.

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Hi Guys,


After some advice on the fitment of the following on to a FG XR8 ute (after a heap of reading on here and on the Ford Forums):


Varrstoen 1.1.1


Front

18x9.5 +22

245/40 18


Rear

18x10.5 +22

275/35 18


Will these fit without any scrubbing or need for guard rolling? The ute has lowered Pedders leafs, but standard height front (still pretty low with the 8). I'm opting for 18's as, I'm a bit worried about the ride quality of a 30 series tyre on the back.


As posted in this thread already...I go mad for this:


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Seems doubtful that a 10.5" +22 would fit the rear without rolling the lip because the rim will stick out 45mm more than the stock 8" wheel.

The 9.5 will stick out another 33mm and be only 5mm closer to the front upright. It may work in that case...just?

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I have 19x10.5 +22 on the rear of my BA ute with 275 tyres. Guards arnt rolled and don't scrape only just fits though about 2mm to fender. And 9.5+22 on the front with 235's without rolling and they have heaps of room. Sit flush with the guard but don't scrape. I think with an fg you will be able to go 295rear and 255 front without to much drama

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