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I have almost the same set-up as you. Mine are SSR, F:18x8.5; +25 and R:18x10+37. I also lowered using the Eibach hardware but kept OEM shocks. In the beginning I ran 255/35 up front and 285/30 in the rear. Worked just fine with no fender rolling and no rubbing. The problem with that set-up is aesthetics - the 30 profile rubber in the rear looked clearly smaller than the 35 series in the front, leaving a larger than tasteful gap between tire and fender in the rear. I just never liked that - see pic: 
Yesterday, I had a set of 285/35 rubber (same Goodyear Eagle F1-GS-D3 as before in the 30 series tire) installed. Definitely closed the gap in the rear. The car looks more balanced, but the rear seems to be a tad raised. My biggest surprise is how large the 35 profile tire looks compared with the front - which is still 255/35. See pics below - I'm not sure the pics do justice to the current look. 
Now, what am I risking with this slightly lifted rear? It's barely noticeable, but it's mine and I can notice it. Faster front pad wear, for example? Slightly tail happier? I don't race or track this car - just a simple DD. Thanks.
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