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Old 05-05-2010, 08:51 PM
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HELP........found a smokin deal on some 255/35/18, 255/40/18 but I am concerned they will look itty bitty on my un-lowered car. looking for info/pics of 18" rims with 35 & 40 tires.
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Old 05-05-2010, 09:24 PM
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Those will look too small on an unlowered car.
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Old 05-05-2010, 09:37 PM
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I run the stock 18's and Im not lowered I think they look fine.
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Old 05-05-2010, 09:39 PM
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Those sizes will open up the stock wheel gap. I wouldn't get them unless you're gonna lower the car.

Stock OD is 27.1".
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Old 05-05-2010, 09:56 PM
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I run 275/40/18 and im not lowered, but planning on it.
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Old 05-05-2010, 11:24 PM
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even lowered they look too small. 255/45/18 would be right on.
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Old 05-06-2010, 04:09 AM
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I Agree with Riptide, these will produce way too much rear wheel gap.
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Old 05-06-2010, 06:08 AM
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I have 255-45-18


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i think it looks fine the way it is. I was thinking about lowering my car but lots of guys say the car drags everywhere. Especially with a different exhaust. Just what i have read.

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Old 05-06-2010, 06:57 AM
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what about the hundred thousand stock S197s that have 17 and 18 inch wheels. i think they look fine.
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Old 05-06-2010, 07:15 AM
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I have 274/40/18's unlowered. On occasion, the gap bothers me somewhat. I certainly would NOT go with 35's. If you do, you can use the wheel wells for any excess luggage.
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