Jason0279

Hi,
Does anyone have 255/55-18 tires on their car? Pictures?

I’m thinking about new rims and tires and want to stick with 18’s, but would like to fill up the wheel opening a little. I thought about 255/50 but the options are limited and expensive. 255/55 will only increase the sidewall height by .44 (.89 overall), which I think is acceptable but would like to see what they look like.

I would consider lowering but may last car was lowered and I had clearance issues with the front air dam all the time and the ride quality suffered badly.

Thanks,
Jason

howarmat

i say get a steeda lowering springs or roush for a small lower and stick with 27 inch diameter tires

Jason0279

As I said above, I thought about it butI reallydon't want to lower the car. Ride quality will suffer, the front spolier will suffer (scraping), and to do it right I would have to change a few other components - including struts - which I really don't want to do.

- Jason

thewarmachine

I have 255/45/18 in front (stock height) and 295/45/18 in rear (about 1.3 in taller than stock). I also have Roush rear lowering springs, but my front is not lowered. If you get a taller tire and get a mild lowering kit, your clearance won't change much. For instance, my rear tires raise my car about 0.65 inches, but my Roush rear springs lower it by 1 inch, so I have a net drop in the rear of about .35 in. Here's a link to my pics. The black one is mine.
http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...warmachine_01/