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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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235-50-18 is OEM

235-55-18 is about 1" taller then stock... I would not do it...

got with 255/45/18... near match in diameter and better handling...
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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Stock rims should be 17x8" for the '05, and 18x8.5" for the '06 and up. You should be able to fit up to a 255mm tireon an 8.5" rim.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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235-50-18 is OEM

235-55-18 is about 1" taller then stock... I would not do it...

got with 255/45/18... near match in diameter and better handling...
The 235/55/18 is only 28.1" tall. Alot of us guys are running rims that are taller than that. My Nitto 295/45/18's are 28.3" tall. The size is fine and will fit with no problem and have a negligible effect on the speedo.

http://www.michelinman.com/tires/win...specifications

But, I do agree, go with the 255/45/18. The Nitto 555s falls into that category.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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speedo will be off about 2 MPH at 60 and more as you increase speed
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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ORIGINAL: Stkjock

235-50-18 is OEM

235-55-18 is about 1" taller then stock... I would not do it...

got with 255/45/18... near match in diameter and better handling...
The 235/55/18 is only 28.1" tall. Alot of us guys are running rims that are taller than that. My Nitto 295/45/18's are 28.3" tall. The size is fine and will fit with no problem and have a negligible effect on the speedo.

http://www.michelinman.com/tires/win...specifications

But, I do agree, go with the 255/45/18. The Nitto 555s falls into that category.
Understood....but that is a rear only staggered setup...he's talking on all fours.... IMO... not a good set up....

my .02
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Understood....but that is a rear only staggered setup...he's talking on all fours.... IMO... not a good set up....

my .02
Hmmm, by god you're right man! My brain must have missed a beat on that one. That probably would be a little too tall on the fronts.

This is for me.....

Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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no worries...your forgiven.... THIS TIME...... muhahahahhahahhahah
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