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Old 10-16-2007, 07:44 PM
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I am looking at getting some new rims and tires. I was looking at some package deals and one site recommend I go with 18x9.5 with 275/35/18 tires all the way around are these too wide for the front? Just looking for suggestions. these are the rims I am looking at

http://cruizinconceptswholesale.com/...2D18X95&cat=25
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Old 10-16-2007, 07:47 PM
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should be fine, i like my 255's and i think they are plenty big, just dont go too small, i hate wheel wells[:@]
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Old 10-16-2007, 07:55 PM
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I have the same wheel, I am running 20x10s front and rear with 285-30-20s and I am on sportline springs so you should have no trouble fitting the 18x9.5

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Old 10-17-2007, 10:03 AM
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I'm sorry but a 275/35/18 is a very small wheel diameter than stock. Your speedo will be off quite a bit unless you have a handheld to correct. You will also have a much larger wheel well gap.

Your stock wheel diameter is 27.1"

Your proposed wheel tire combo is 24.6" which is a difference of about 10%

I wouldn't do it.
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Old 10-17-2007, 10:05 AM
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you want 285/40 maybe...that will work just fine
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Old 10-17-2007, 10:58 AM
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a 35 series side wall is to small for 18 inch whells, heres a pic of my 305/35r18 drag radial 18x10 in bak,not happy with sidewall size american muscle should stock 40 or 45 series. once i burn these up ill be goin for a 40 or 45
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Old 10-17-2007, 11:07 AM
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yeah that 35 size makes your drop not that much. I guess the gap would be huge it you were still at stock ride height.
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Old 10-17-2007, 11:10 AM
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a 35 series side wall is to small for 18 inch whells, heres a pic of my 305/35r18 drag radial 18x10 in bak, not happy with sidewall size american muscle should stock 40 or 45 series. once i burn these up ill be goin for a 40 or 45
I'm actually a fan of that look. It gives the car a real low sports car type look. I do think that a 40 series sidewall is the best side for the cars though, but since the don't make a 305/40 i'm going with the 35s all around.
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