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Old 11-29-2008, 09:39 AM
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295/45/18" They are about 28.3" tall compared to 26" stock height tires. I am lowered with EB pros and was wondering if anyone is running that set-up and do they rub the fender-well. I need the taller tire to help out with my gearing. I am coming up alittle short on gear at end of 1/8 and 1/4 mile runs. Plus first is done before you can blink. Da#n quick though!
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Old 11-29-2008, 09:45 AM
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i was lowered on FRPP K springs and ran 285/35r20 555s and didnt have any problems, and i mean the car sat LOW. but thats with 20s, i think the fact that you have 18s you should be okay...but maybe consider a 295/40r18? right now im on stock springs out back with 305/35r20 555rs
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Old 11-29-2008, 11:50 AM
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I've tried that setup about 2 months ago and they didn't rub. Can get you pictures of how it looks if you want. I, however, was happier with my Falken 275/40/18 and that's what I switched back to. If you want 2 Nitto tires that size with about 20 miles on them it's 340 shipped (you can still see that green stripe on the tire so you know it doesn't have more than 20)
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I need the 295/45/18 for the height. I am looking for 28" tall tire. But I only have 2"clearance now with 26" tire. I will only have 1" clearance with the 295. Afraid it might rub?
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Old 11-29-2008, 08:29 PM
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I'm running those in the rears with the Roush springs. No rubbing issues as all.
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Old 11-29-2008, 10:16 PM
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I thought stock was 27".
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Old 11-30-2008, 01:49 AM
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You shouldnt have any problems at all. I have 555's all the way around with the Pro-Kit and have had ZERO rubbing issues.
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Old 11-30-2008, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Va. Stang
I need the 295/45/18 for the height. I am looking for 28" tall tire. But I only have 2"clearance now with 26" tire. I will only have 1" clearance with the 295. Afraid it might rub?
I've had these tires on with my FRPP springs and 18DD bullitts-- no rubbing. From what it seemed like even 305 could fit. My main concern was not rubbing on the inner side, but on the outter one (the 1/4 panel) here ya go:
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Old 11-30-2008, 08:43 AM
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I have the same setup, Eibach pros with 295/45/18.
No rubbing whatsoever, especially that you have the adj. panhard bar.



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I'm running this combination as well. No rubbing. Looks awesome! As stated above, make sure you get an adjustable panhard bar.





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