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      02-01-2020, 01:39 PM   #20
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I'd run a square winter set just for this trip. The 275 will fit on the 10.5 - not ideal but it'll work - and figure out a longer term solutiom for A/S when you're closer to replacing the stock summers.

As long as the sizes match up to what's on your vehicle, you're good. It's one of the reasons why I shy away from 21s on my G05 know what a PITA it is to find tires for it.
Auricom I am trying to understand your response but I have to admit I am not a pro in tires. Can you explain what is the 10.5 you are talking about.

This thread is really helpful since I will be on 21" style 744 stock Perf RF on staggered build.
In my quest for A/S, I liked the Pirelli Scorpion Verdes and almost finalized it until I figured that they are non-RF.

I am ready to go for a square setup if I can find A/S RF. But then trying to understand your above response why it is not ideal.
Any info you can provide will really help.
Staggered setup
When you option 21" or 22" wheels, the front and rear tires (275 front and 315 rear) in addition to the front and rear wheels are different widths - 9.5" front and 10.5" rear.

Square setup
On the 20" the front and rear tires are the same size and widths (275 front and rear) with 9.5" wide front and rear wheels.

Tire widths have a recommend wheel width range as to not pull the tire mounting too far in (smaller than recommended width) or stretching it too wide (larger than recommenced width).

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