Tires: tire sizes, cadillac srx, tire fitments
QuestionI have a 2007 Cadillac SRX with Sport pkg. There are two sizes of tires on it. Front 235/60R18; rear 255/55R18. Since they can't be rotated, I have read where people have replaced with four 235/65R18 or have installed four 255/55R18 on front & back. Is either of these alternatives a good idea just to be able to rotate tires?
AnswerRon,
Installing the 255/55R18's on the front doesn't sound like a good idea. Since they are wider, there's a risk they will rub. Otherwise, GM would have done that in the beginning.
I also think there may be a problem with rubbing with 235/65R18's. They would be taller.
Overall I am not a fan of staggered tire fitments. I think it creates a problem for which there aren't good solutions.