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11-17-2008, 01:39 PM

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rdsx18

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Originally Posted by Bmr4life

I see. That's what keeps me from getting gears. The fast lane here is 75-80mph almost everywhere when there's no rush our traffic.

Yea I try not to go more than 10 over on any roads, I have been caught speeding twice and I am under 25 in MA so insurance will rape me if I get any more tickets.

11-17-2008, 01:51 PM

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07 GT E UPP

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That's what I was thinking when I asked this. I want to get a 28"-29" tire because I don't plan on lowering my car and I want to fill up my rear wheel wells.

Ya, you may fill up some of your wheel well but don't forget you are going to have a lot of side wall showing ..

11-17-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rdsx18

That's what I was thinking when I asked this. I want to get a 28"-29" tire because I don't plan on lowering my car and I want to fill up my rear wheel wells.

A 28" rear tire will knock those 4.10's down to about a 3.90 or so. Go with the 4.30's and you'll be at 4.10 or so with the 28" tire

11-17-2008, 02:30 PM

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Ya, you may fill up some of your wheel well but don't forget you are going to have a lot of side wall showing ..

And? I think a nice wide tire with lots of sidewall looks a lot better than a large wheel with a low profile tire.

11-17-2008, 03:26 PM

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Bmr4life

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Originally Posted by 07 GT E UPP

Ya, you may fill up some of your wheel well but don't forget you are going to have a lot of side wall showing ..

Not if he gets 22's. There's a stang in my complex with a 29" tire on 22's. Looks good.

11-17-2008, 03:29 PM

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Okay - from what you have described here's your options...

Okay to run 4.30's for what you want but I would only do it on a tall tire like the 305/45/18 nitto.

If you can't get at least a 28" tall tire on your car, then you do not want the tall gear and you will want 4.10's or 3.73's depending on your future goals and set-up.