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Old 08-24-2009, 02:14 PM   #1
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Default Anybody running 275/35-18s? Need Pics

Greetings everyone.

Let me start by saying I spent 20 minutes searching before I posted this.

I came across a good deal on some 275/35-18 tires & wheels.

My fear is that they will appear to be too small in the wheel-well.

Anybody have a picture they can share? Or just post and I'll look them up in your profile gallery.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 08-24-2009, 06:59 PM   #2
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There's room for a battleship with my 275/40/18's.
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Old 08-24-2009, 07:10 PM   #3
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There's room for a battleship with my 275/40/18's.
Are you lowered Nuke?
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Old 08-24-2009, 09:08 PM   #4
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Nope. My suspension is (still) stock. Lowering is not high on my list right now.
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Old 08-26-2009, 10:34 PM   #5
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i just mounted 2 of the nitto 555 extr. today, 275/40/18 the 35 was to small, but the 40 is just right ill try to get some pics up here tomo
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255-45-18 front 285-40-18 rear, fills wells just right IMO.
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275/35 looks like rubber bands. go 275/40
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I have 275/40s in the rear on stock suspension for the moment. Thinking of lowering it though.

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