Better 285 or 275? (GS-D3 Rear)

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Dear all

I think this was discussed before, but the "search" does ot work....

I'm going to order a pair of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3 for my rear wheels.

As I remember, some of you installed 285/40/17 for the stock 275/40/17 size tires..
Since Goodyear recommends an Approved Rim Width Meas. of 9.5-11" for the 285 (We have 9"), im not sure if this really works well: I live in the Swiss Alps what means extreme hard cornering and I drive frequently to the German Autobahn... (I think you know what THAT means :rockon: )

==> What size do you recommend for me: 275 or 285? (For rear)
==> How about the front wheels?

Thanks, Stefan

 

[bassin247]

I hate 285s in the front and rear. I would definately go with the 285s in the rear and I would use 275s up front.

 

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Thanks Mike

Thats what I want to do.
Is there no problem at rear?
How about extreme cornering?

Thanks, Stefan

 

[bassin247]

I haven't had any problems and I drive my car like a nascar. There is a slight rub in the front with 285s. It only happens when you turn the wheel all the way to either side.

 

[Brucealeg]

I am running 285's in the rear and all is fine.

Bruce

 

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Nobody here in my country believes me, its possible to put a 285 on a 9" wheel....
Is it really serious or does it look like an "balloon"?

Do you have any pictures of a 285 on a standard wheel?

For me, this question is very important: I'll have to order this tire from USA: Goodyear does not sell this dimensions im my country! The delivery is more expensive than a tire....

Thanks, Stefan