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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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i purchased 18x9 front 18x10 rear - tires 255-45-18 front and 285 -35-18 rear - - is the rear 285 35 18 - in particular the 35 measurement that much of a difference for that size tire compared to front 45's ? ??? performance wise and look??-- it seems like such a big difference compared to 45-18 in front

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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Custom wheels, chrome wheels, alloy rims - BIGCUSTOMWHEELS
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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go with 255/45 in front

with 285/40 in the rear..close to stock diameter

http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp

Old Jul 25, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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so looks like i'll have to buy new rear tires - as far as drivability goes will i have any issues with the ones i have above?
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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they will work..just will look silly..with such a small side wall.. IMO

I say throw them on..have fun abuse them then get another set..

Put them on. might be fine..
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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I have 285/40/18 in the rear and it is the same diameter as OEM. This way you dont throw off your speedo.
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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I'll buy your 285's if you want to let them go. I need that size for my other car!!!
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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screw the speedo, get a 285/45/18 for the rear, will look badass.


ORIGINAL: 47Magic

I have 285/40/18 in the rear and it is the same diameter as OEM. This way you dont throw off your speedo.
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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ORIGINAL: moosestang

screw the speedo, get a 285/45/18 for the rear, will look badass.


ORIGINAL: 47Magic

I have 285/40/18 in the rear and it is the same diameter as OEM. This way you dont throw off your speedo.
thats what i was thinkin - more beefy look with the 45 like front - i think i'll beat up the 35's i have now - just thinkin about the trouble i' have to go through to dismount them -

as long as i dont have any issues with handling being different sidewalls than front i'll keep em for a bit

any local shop can balance and mount quick and easy right? - im a little new to the tire game
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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guys how does 265 35 18's in front sound with the 285 35 18s in rear or

245 40 18's front 285 35 18's in rear -------- i cant change the rear simply because no one offers a larger sidewall on the 285 for sumitomo htrz11

standing by for advise



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