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Old 03-16-2004, 11:59 PM
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I know i remember reading a post about this a while back...but i figured i'd ask again. What tire sizes would you guys recommend for 18X8.5 front and 18X9.5 rear?
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Old 03-17-2004, 12:07 AM
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275/35 rear

255/35 front
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Old 03-17-2004, 12:07 AM
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245 and 265-275 maybe even 285
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Old 03-17-2004, 12:12 AM
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yeah thoes are about right



id do 245F 275R
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Old 03-17-2004, 03:15 PM
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i would say go with 245 front and 265 and at most 275 with the rear.



im using 285 with 10'' rims, and they seem to bulge out a bit
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Originally Posted by rfreeman27' date='Mar 17 2004, 01:12 AM
id do 245F 275R
this is my setup..

id stay clear of 255 in the front...
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Originally Posted by amp' date='Mar 17 2004, 04:30 PM
id stay clear of 255 in the front...
Care to explain why amp?
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Old 03-17-2004, 03:58 PM
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excessive rubbing and yes.... excessive rubbing
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Old 03-17-2004, 04:14 PM
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I'm rubing a little with 245's I don't want to think what would happen with 255's



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Old 03-17-2004, 05:33 PM
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if 245 rub a little like amel says...is there anything wrong going with 235f and 265r?
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