Widest rear tires on XJS
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Widest rear tires on XJS
So I have an 86 XJS and I want wider rear tires. Im having my factory rims widened and I need to know how far to go. They can only add to inside of rims so I will need spacers as well. Id like 300s but I think thats pushing it a bit. I dont want to add fender flairs if possible.
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Not positive but I think the max in the rear stock is 245. I think 245/45r17
Not sure if 245 or 235 are easier to find or if one is a better option price-wise.
There are a couple of guys around here with aftermarket wheels and tires, hopefully they will chime in.
I've got 225/60 on wires, so this isn't really my department lol
Not sure if 245 or 235 are easier to find or if one is a better option price-wise.
There are a couple of guys around here with aftermarket wheels and tires, hopefully they will chime in.
I've got 225/60 on wires, so this isn't really my department lol
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i've got 235/45-18s on the rear (XJR asteroids) there is a slight rub of the outboard side of the tire on the inside of the fender at full compression. but this may be due to the large-ish sidewall on these tires compared to what others run on 18 inch wheels.
also note, i believe there is a difference in the pre-facelift and facelift fenders, allowing for a wider tire in the facelift models.
also note, i believe there is a difference in the pre-facelift and facelift fenders, allowing for a wider tire in the facelift models.
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