Non-matching tire diameters
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The specs for the car call for 255 40 19 tires on 8.5" rims. That is what I have now. I am swapping the rims for Jaguar Caravelas which unfortunately are staggered, 8.5 & 9.5
If I put wider tires on the rear there is no exact match for what I have now, 275 40 is .6" greater in diameter/18 revs fewer or 275 35 is .5" smaller/ 14 revs more.
Will this make any difference on anything? I am familiar with the consequences of doing this on an AWD drivetrain, but not on this, RWD.
If I put wider tires on the rear there is no exact match for what I have now, 275 40 is .6" greater in diameter/18 revs fewer or 275 35 is .5" smaller/ 14 revs more.
Will this make any difference on anything? I am familiar with the consequences of doing this on an AWD drivetrain, but not on this, RWD.
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