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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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does anyone know if a 255/55/18 tire will rub at all?
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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If it's too big, it'll rub.

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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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It should not. Im slammed w/ sportlines and running 295/30/20 rears and 255//35/20 up front
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 04:41 AM
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The 295-20s are probably close to the same diameter that the 255-18s.
MELLOWYELLOW06, whets the dia. of your tires?
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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It should not. Im slammed w/ sportlines and running 295/30/20 rears and 255//35/20 up front
the diameter is still 2 inches larger than those. im just concerned with turning
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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There shouldnt be any rubbing by why so much profile?
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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There shouldnt be any rubbing by why so much profile?
He's trying to lower his gear ratio down from 4.10 now that he's got FI.
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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i was unable to find any pics of this size tire on a mustang. anyone have any? do you think they will look weird with such a tall sidewall?
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