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Old Oct 18, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Pictures of 285s all around?

NE1?

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Old Oct 21, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

I don't think you'll notice much difference them and 275's, visually
Old Oct 21, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

http://img34.exs.cx/img34/4489/image142lh.jpg

Probably can't tell much if anything, but these are 285s with 17x9.5 on all four corners.
Old Oct 21, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

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http://img34.exs.cx/img34/4489/image142lh.jpg

Probably can't tell much if anything, but these are 285s with 17x9.5 on all four corners.

Thanks. Just had to satisfy my curiosity. How do they handle...hooking, turns, road noise, etc.? I noticed you lowered it. Any rubbing issues? Thanks.
Old Oct 21, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

No clearance issues and handling is awesome! Sticks like glue. Much will depend on your choice of wheels. The wrong offset and you'll have problems. I also run 285s on all four corners of my 94 Camaro with chrome 10 spoke SS wheels with no problems. This one isn't lowered......
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/1...bum10227in.jpg

Both cars handle great, very little noise, no rubbing, I think its a stellar combo for balanced handling.

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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

Originally Posted by Joe 1320
No clearance issues and handling is awesome! Sticks like glue. Much will depend on your choice of wheels. The wrong offset and you'll have problems. I also run 285s on all four corners of my 94 Camaro with chrome 10 spoke SS wheels with no problems. This one isn't lowered......
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/1...bum10227in.jpg

Both cars handle great, very little noise, no rubbing, I think its a stellar combo for balanced handling.
Okay, guess I'll go with 285s on 10s all round. I'll sacrifice the staggered look for great handling. Thanks! Might you have a front photo shot of the 285s??
Old Oct 23, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

here's an old pic prior to lowering, but you get the idea.

Old Oct 24, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

Here's my car on 285's.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ow3r/285s2.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ow3r/285s4.jpg

... I know, I need to lower it.

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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

Originally Posted by EviLBoX
Nice. How does it handle?
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

I think its hard to tell in the pics. I also think the handling is about the same, its not that big of a difference. The tire techinal is a litte taller so it might ride better being more rubber between you and the road. The biggest thing is the type of tire and the rubber compound I would say.
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

Your car is going to wander like a SOB with 285s. I think the biggest I'd go is a 275. I have a 265s on the front of my car now, and I like how those feel. It's more important to have the larger tires in the rear. I went with 295s for the rear of my car. It's up to you though.
Old Oct 27, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Re: Pictures of 285s all around?

Originally Posted by FNDRB58
Nice. How does it handle?
I can't compare it to 275's, I went from 245/50/16 to 285/40/17. Honestly it's not that much different to me.
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