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01-07-2008, 01:37 PM

MUSTANGEXPERT

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Need help on tire sizes

I have recently ordered 18x9 and 18x10 rims but i am uncertain on what size to get....I know i want Nitto 555 in the front and Nitto 555R's in the rear....I have a Street scene body kit so i want something that will fit well in the wheel well but no rub.... does anyone have any ideas...I was thinking of 305/45/18 rear and 255/45/18 front.......Any help

01-07-2008, 02:21 PM

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RE: Need help on tire sizes

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01-07-2008, 02:24 PM

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RE: Need help on tire sizes

depending on the offset you can get 285's on the front. I run 275's with a 30mm offset with no issues.

01-07-2008, 02:28 PM

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RE: Need help on tire sizes

your idea sounds good. personally i wouldnt like that much sidewall. more sidewall is for the track

on the street its all looks

01-07-2008, 02:32 PM

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I have recently ordered 18x9 and 18x10 rims but i am uncertain on what size to get....I know i want Nitto 555 in the front and Nitto 555R's in the rear....I have a Street scene body kit so i want something that will fit well in the wheel well but no rub.... does anyone have any ideas...I was thinking of 305/45/18 rear and 255/45/18 front.......Any help

305/45 is nearly 29" tall your stock wheels are closer to 27" Try 305/40 in the rear with 255/45 in the front. Or 305/35 with 255/40s both are closer to 27"

01-07-2008, 02:53 PM

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RE: Need help on tire sizes

how will a lower side wall in the back look with my bodykit?

01-07-2008, 05:00 PM

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RE: Need help on tire sizes

good.

i have the 295/35/18 and 255/40/18 setup

01-07-2008, 05:10 PM

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RE: Need help on tire sizes

305/35/18 nitto 555rand 265/35/18 nitto 555would be good. That is what i was going to do with my 18x9 and 18x10 bullits but the backs were gonna cost too much so i went with 285/35/18 nitto 555in the back and 265/35/18 nitto 555 in front.