ok getting rims 18x9 what tire size?

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04-26-2006, 12:16 AM

j05gtvert

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ok getting rims 18x9 what tire size?

i want to go wider than stock but i don't want the tire any taller.

04-26-2006, 12:47 AM

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RE: ok getting rims 18x9 what tire size?

255/40s on front and 295/35s on back. You probably won't even need to recalibrate the PCM. Speedo will be off by about 3mph at 65mph.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

04-26-2006, 01:42 AM

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RE: ok getting rims 18x9 what tire size?

If you want similar ride height and still good shock absorbing, I'd go 255/45/18. These are also one of the hightest reccomended sizes for the 18x9 rim, but some want a little less profile...
I just got the 18x9 w/255/45/18 combo and am Very happy!
-matt

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04-26-2006, 01:43 AM

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RE: ok getting rims 18x9 what tire size?

I would suggest 255/45-18 or 275/40-18 all around. Staggering the tires on non-staggered doesn't look good. 255s will offer the better handling, while 275 would offer better traction and braking.