Need tire size help,please!

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05-12-2008, 03:38 PM

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Stoenr

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RE: Need tire size help,please!

Without making the wheel well gap any worse I would recommend 255/45/18

05-12-2008, 05:18 PM

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tlpvt

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RE: Need tire size help,please!

275/45/18 IMHO would be the best choice and your speedo will be only ~1.5mph off - no big deal.
Michelin Pilot make this size, but they're not cheap...

05-12-2008, 06:36 PM

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1morepart

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RE: Need tire size help,please!

SOUNDS tempting 275 45 18

but everyone else says 255 45 18 (all the tire people)

05-12-2008, 08:59 PM

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Stkjock

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RE: Need tire size help,please!

I have looked over and over at this subject...

275/45 are approved by some manufactures for a 8.5 but the are $$$, 275/40 are not approved for a 8.5 but as seen above guys do use them

I went 265/40 DR for me.. not a DD

05-12-2008, 09:45 PM

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rojizostang

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RE: Need tire size help,please!

you can definitely run 275/40/18's on the stock 8.5 rims
i got a good deal on sumitomo 275/40/18's at ntb
i even posted pics a couple of weeks ago showing how they look on 8.5 fanblades, i'll see if i can find it