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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Default Quick question on which size tires!!

I have the stock fan blades(18X8.5) and I need some tires. I don't plan on getting anymore rims so I want some decent tires. Which one these would be good for my rims? And I get a 40% discount off of those listed prices.
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BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT
255/45R-18 99Y BSW $188.00
265/35R-18 93Y BSW $223.00
275/35R-18 95Y BSW $239.00
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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255/45/18
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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+ 1 255/45/18

The reason is overall tire diameter. 255/45 has a diameter of ~ 27", same as stock.

The other choices you gave have diameters under 26". Using them would throw off your speedo (can correct with a tuner), lower your ground clearance and create more gap between tire and fender. Hope this helps.
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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255's is about as wide as most manufacturers safely recommend for an 8.5
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