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Old 03-04-2006, 07:09 AM
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Default WHEEL & TIRE SET UP

OK THIS IS DRIVING ME NUTS IM LOOKING TO GET THE 18X9 DEEP DISH BULLITTS FROM MUSTANG TUNING BUT LOOKIN 4 THE RIGHT SIZE TIRE,SOUNDS LIKE 255 45 18 IS WHAT MOST PEOPLE ARE DOING, TRYING TO FIND PICS TO SEE HOW IT LOOKS, ALSO WILL THESE AFFECT HP OR THE RIDE, CAN I GET A TUNE FOR THE LARGER SIZE WHEELS AND TIRES AND WHAT TIRES ARE THE BEST, IM LOOKING AT BFG G FORCE KDW 2 BUT HERE THE ROAD NOISE IS BAD ANY HELP WOULD BE GR8 THANKS
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Old 03-04-2006, 11:50 AM
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I have that setup from mustang tuning. I went with Falken 255/45/18 but if I were to do it again I would go at least wider in the back 285/40/18. You do not need a reprogram since this combo is the same height as stock. I really like the Nitto 555 tires.

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Old 03-04-2006, 11:58 AM
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As long as all 4 tires have the same radius the ABS won't be confused and turn the light on. You can go as wide as the suspension will let you just keep the radius close to each other.
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Old 03-04-2006, 12:35 PM
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I have the nitto 555's, they grip great and the road noise is minimal.
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