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Originally Posted by Karl07
No it's currently not. Down the track I'll be looking at power, but for now im starting with the platform for handling (wheels, suspension, brakes, bracing).
I was looking at 285s because that's what I was told for the 18x9.5 rear.
And to slick, I was referring to different brands. I have no issue with different sizing, as I purposely bought staggered. But it's just near impossible to find good, non-semi-slick tyres that make both sizes.
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Whatever you do, don't mix brands. Find one you can fit on front and rear (why I love to run square setups). When you start mixing there are too many variables down to rubber compound that reacts differently to temp changes, tread patterns, and so on...
Gone are the days my dad would run knobby winters tires on the rear of his 60's Pontiac Parisienne with all-seasons up front.
As for sizes, I would go for 245/35 up front and 255/35 in the rear. 265 would be larger still and without boost your acceleration will be affected by the taller gearing (not including the additional weight of the larger rubber).
IMO, 285 is overkill unless you're looking at stance/looks (which is okay) or need the extra traction from power adders.