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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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My buddy just bought this car which has stock 18" wheels. He wants to put a larger Nitto rear tire on. Can he put a 295 on a stock rim or does he need a 10 inch wide rim?

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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I can't answer your question, but I'd just like to say that is a great look car. Every time I see a nice looking GT/CS it makes me kick myself in the *** for not ordering that option.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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I think 255 is about as wide as you can go on the stockers without getting dangerous.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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275/45 is the maximum size approved by several tire manufacturers for a 8.5" width rim (stock 18's)
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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looks good.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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first off nice car and yes 275 is the widest you can go safe
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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One guy has 285/40/18 in rear on stock 18x8.5 bullitts.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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i have the same wheels and i think the max i would think about doing on them is 265, might even do 255's. we'll have to see
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tlpvt
275/45 is the maximum size approved by several tire manufacturers for a 8.5" width rim (stock 18's)
I thought the stockers with 8"
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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I'm running 255's myself.

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