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Old 05-24-2006, 09:07 AM
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could somone pm me on what the tire sizes mean? cause i dont really know..
315/45/15

315 = width

45 = height of tire from end of rim to surface (sidewall height)

15 = dia of wheel in inches
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Old 05-24-2006, 12:38 PM
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I think 275 for the front are WAY to wide. I have a 255 on the front and it's fine. I also have 255's on the rear with a 1 inch spacer that I will get ride of when I switch to the SN95 rear Axles. (Only reason for the spacer is that the Wheel rubbed on the Quad Shock)
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Old 05-24-2006, 01:54 PM
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will these tires fit?

Front 245 40 zr18

and Rear 265 35 zr18

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Old 05-24-2006, 03:07 PM
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I have 245/40ZR18, they fit but rub only when the wheel is turned all the way.
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Old 05-24-2006, 03:14 PM
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Awsome! Thats what I wanted to hear. So your running 18's on yours? How wide? 9.5's?
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I have 245/40ZR18, they fit but rub only when the wheel is turned all the way.
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Old 05-24-2006, 03:26 PM
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also is your car lowered?
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Old 05-24-2006, 03:31 PM
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Old 05-24-2006, 03:34 PM
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How wide are your rims?


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Old 05-24-2006, 03:39 PM
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Old 05-24-2006, 03:43 PM
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thanks!
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