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Old 04-06-2014, 12:39 PM
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Is anyone running 295/35-18 and 345/30-19's on a GS? It's time for tires and I seem to remember someone saying they fit just fine but I can't find the thread anymore.

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I'm running Nitto Invo's on my 2012 GS.

295/35/ZR18 on front
345/30ZR19 on back


A little taller than stock, fit nicely in the wells and my car is lowered 1/2". No issues with rubbing regardless how spirited I get with the twisty stuff, nor with full throttle acceleration and testing a full hard stop. That being said, I wouldn't recommend them for someone running the 1/4 a lot. There are better tires for that.

The ride is nice, it's quiet, made it a different car. Looks a lot better too. You won't be disappointed.
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The front combo works but you might want to consider 285's. the rear works too
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Originally Posted by Rickm6
Is anyone running 295/35-18 and 345/30-19's on a GS? It's time for tires and I seem to remember someone saying they fit just fine but I can't find the thread anymore.

Thanks for the help.
Rick
Running 285/25-20s on the front and 345/25-20s Nitto Invos on my 2010 Grand Sport
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The front combo works but you might want to consider 285's. the rear works too
My understanding was that the 285 fronts would cause an issue with the computer. That it would recognize that they weren't the original size, is that not correct?

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Thanks for the response everyone, I really appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by Rickm6
My understanding was that the 285 fronts would cause an issue with the computer. That it would recognize that they weren't the original size, is that not correct?

Rick

Thanks for the response everyone, I really appreciate it.
I've never heard that before. Nor, have I had a problem with running different size tires.
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I have the 295/345 combo. It is the right size to avoid the Engine Drag Control message which cracks the throttle upon higher rpm deceleration as the car thinks the rear wheels are skidding due to the non-stock ratio. This "problem" isn't a big deal, you can avoid it by not decelerating with high rpm (push in the clutch or shift up). I use my brakes to stop, not my clutch. I don't know if it affects automatic cars.

My car is lowered on cut bushings and it used to rub at full lock a little, but over time the tires wore down and the inner fender did as well so now it never rubs.

My Invos are 4 years old now with 32,000 miles on them and still going strong tread wise. They have great wet traction but nowadays they don't have very good dry traction. Can't blame them, they are old and hard now.

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Originally Posted by Joe_G
I have the 295/345 combo. It is the right size to avoid the Engine Drag Control message which cracks the throttle upon higher rpm deceleration as the car thinks the rear wheels are skidding due to the non-stock ratio. This "problem" isn't a big deal, you can avoid it by not decelerating with high rpm (push in the clutch or shift up). I use my brakes to stop, not my clutch. I don't know if it affects automatic cars.

My car is lowered on cut bushings and it used to rub at full lock a little, but over time the tires wore down and the inner center did as well so now it never rubs.

My Invos are 4 years old now with 32,000 miles on them and still going strong tread wise. They have great wet traction but nowadays they don't have very good dry traction. Can't blame them, they are old and hard now.
What Joe said. Mine is the 6 speed auto, no issues. Go for it.
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What Joe said. Mine is the 6 speed auto, no issues. Go for it.
Thanks for the help everyone! I've ordered my 295/345 combo.

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