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Old 09-17-2009, 12:14 AM   #1
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i am brand new to this forum and i am loving it, but anyways, i just bought a used 03 gt, bone stock, have lots of plans for it in the future, right now im planning on throwing on a new set of rims and tires, my plan is to get it lowered 1.5", but i want to run a 18" rim, 8" wide rim in the front and a 10" rim in the rear, what size of tires should i run, i want it to look mean and have lots of rubber down on the pavement. Thanks
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Old 09-17-2009, 08:58 AM   #2
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Welcome ... (now down to bidness!)

If you want to look mean, is there any reason you don't want to go wider on both ends with 9"s & 10.5"s? with 8" & 10" wheels, you are looking at a max of 245's up front and about 305's out back, to remain within manufacturers specs. Depending on your budget and driving needs, you can run either a 35~40 series up front and 30~35 series out back.

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How are you doing? Welcome to the forums. I generally recommend going with 18x9 in front and 18x10 in the rear. Tire wise I recommend 265/35/18 on the front and 285/35/18 on the rear in the Nitto NT555's. If your wanting alot of tire on the pavement and looking mean without going with drags. You can also do 255/40/18 in the front and 295/35/18 in the Nitto Invo. PM me if your have any questions.

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Old 09-19-2009, 01:14 PM   #4
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Okay, thanks alot guys, i think im going to run with a 18x9 in the front with 265/40's and in the rear a 18x10 with 305/35's. I think i will like this setupd, if you have any other options for me, id be more than happy to hear them
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The only question left unanswered is what tires to run. If you don't know where to start, pepe the Tire Rack Decision Guide in Choosing a new tire sticky in this section. If you are running the TT set-up I see in your sig, you are gonna need some super-sticky's for sure!

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Old 09-19-2009, 01:35 PM   #6
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i wish i was running the tt setup on my car, i want to run either a supercharger setupd or a turbo or tt setup in the near future, and thanks, ill have to look what kind of tires to run.
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