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GUINNESS
08-17-2004, 12:40 PM
Was hoping someone might be able to help here. I need to replace my tires and I'd like to get Pirelli Scorpion Zeros instead of Turanza RE30s or Diamaris (sp?). OE tires are 285/45 in the rear, so will 285/55 fit?

Thanks
Gary@Tirerack
08-17-2004, 02:30 PM
Was hoping someone might be able to help here. I need to replace my tires and I'd like to get Pirelli Scorpion Zeros instead of Turanza RE30s or Diamaris (sp?). OE tires are 285/45 in the rear, so will 285/55 fit?

Thanks

If you're talking about the 19" wheels, no 285/55R19 is much too tall.

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/tires/index.jsp
GUINNESS
08-17-2004, 02:50 PM
Yup, was talking 19s. Any suggestions instead of the two OE choices? I'm looking for all season, good dry, wet, snow traction, good wear, and tread life. 255/50-19 F 285/45-19 R. Not given many choices.
Gary@Tirerack
08-17-2004, 02:59 PM
Yup, was talking 19s. Any suggestions instead of the two OE choices? I'm looking for all season, good dry, wet, snow traction, good wear, and tread life. 255/50-19 F 285/45-19 R. Not given many choices.

Unfortunately, none in these sizes will do well in snow, nor will any in this size get very good treadlife on this vehicle. The better of the choices in our experience would be the 4X4 Diamaris.

If you're driving in a snowy area you'll want to consider a separate set of wheels with winter tires mounted on them.

Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/winter/index.jsp