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Old 02-12-2008, 08:02 PM
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whats the biggest tire i can put on a 18x9 wheel? I also have roush lowering springs. currently running 255/45
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Old 02-12-2008, 08:10 PM
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275/40 or 275/45 will fit on the back. Might rub up front, though.
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Old 02-12-2008, 08:20 PM
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Default RE: tire size, big meats

I have 20 inch rims i am running

255/40/20 up front and
295/40/20 in the rear

and I am lowered with Eibach Pro-kit...your not gonna rub..just look amazing and get many many compliments
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Old 02-12-2008, 08:25 PM
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hey whiteflash what kind brand do you use? I heard different brands actually measure differently meaning some 40 sidealls may be bigger than others.
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Old 02-12-2008, 08:25 PM
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ORIGINAL: Whiteflash454

I have 20 inch rims i am running

255/40/20 up front and
295/40/20 in the rear

and I am lowered with Eibach Pro-kit...your not gonna rub..just look amazing and get many many compliments
Are you running a 9" wide wheel in the back tho?
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Old 02-12-2008, 08:50 PM
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275/40/18 or 275/45/18 will be okay

wouldn't put a 285/40/18, it needs a 9.5" wide minimum, preferably 10"
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:19 PM
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285/40/18 would look really good in the rear. 5th Gear has 285/40/18's on 18x8.5 bullitts, and that fat rubber looks soooo good!
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:35 PM
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275/40/18 or 275/45/18 will be okay

wouldn't put a 285/40/18, it needs a 9.5" wide minimum, preferably 10"
I actually fitted on some 315/35/20s on my 9" saleen rims( i just wanted to slap them on to see how they look) and it didnt look so bad. I actually liked them. Every tire proffesional i asked has told me 315's is fine on a 9" tire and no problems would occur. Im getting on some 295/40/20/s pretty soon and i hope there wont be any issues because i changed my saleen springs to pro kit.
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