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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Default I need some help with tire/wheel decision?

I have been wanting to purchase new wheels and tires for some time now. After tons of indecision, I keep coming back to the black deep dish bullits from AM. I am looking at the 18x9,18x10 combo. Here is my dilema: I've decided to purchase all-season tires, I live in Wisconsin and I like driving my car too much not to drive it year round. I have a truck I drive when the weather is especially nasty, but I have been caught in an unexpected snow storm several times. Even with the stock Pirellis, I was able to make it through the snow without any issues. I have looked at having (2) sets of wheels/tires, but with TPMS and everything, I just don't want deal with all the hassles involved. I have been researching tires and I am seriously considering the BFGoodrich G-Force Super Sport A/S tires, theyare getting great reviews and the price is reasonable......and I believe they will suffice for the limited amount ofsnowy conditions they will see. I am torn on tire sizes though, I could go with 245/45-18s up front with 275/40-18s out back. Both these sizes are 26.7in diameter, which is about .4ins smaller than stock. Icould also go with the 255/45-18s up front, which are the same as the stock diameter, but then the fronts would be slightly taller than the rears. I see many people on the forumsare runningsizes with the 255/45 up fronts and the 275/40 on the rears? Is this a better choice than running the 245/45s on the front or would it be better to have the same diameter tires front and back?

I guess another option would be to run 18x9s all around and just put 255/45-18s on all four corners, but I think I would prefer the looks of the wider tire on back.

I finally decide on the type of wheels and tires and I still have indecision, any advice and opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks
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