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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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I just ordered 18X10 rims for the back and 18X9 rims for the front. I also ordered 255 tires for the front and 285 tires for the rear. I heard you shouldn't mix rim sizes, but I wanted a staggered look. Will this setup be fine?
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Yes it will be fine.

The GT500 runs those same tire sizes on 18x9.5 rims without issue.
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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From a tire rotation standpoint, you don't want much if any difference in tire OD so not to confuse the ABS and TCS. As far as width, it may depend on if you're lowered or not. I have 275's all the way around on a stock suspension and there's enough room to fit a small child in my wheel well. Staggering 255's up front and 285's in back should look great. If I recall, didn't the Shelbys come with 255/275's?
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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i have 20x9 and 20x10.5, there is no problem at all can't rotate but it is nice to have a 11.5 tire on the 10.5 rim, love the look of a big back tire
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
I have 275's all the way around on a stock suspension and there's enough room to fit a small child in my wheel well.
wait what? I'm afraid to ask how you know this...

"well, I was driving along and happened to run over a child and I noticed it got stuck in my wheel well"
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by usc49erfan
i have 20x9 and 20x10.5, there is no problem at all can't rotate but it is nice to have a 11.5 tire on the 10.5 rim, love the look of a big back tire
ur running 10.5's? how far does that stick outa the wheel well?
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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I'm running 18x9's and 18x10's and no problems.
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Wally39
I just ordered 18X10 rims for the back and 18X9 rims for the front. I also ordered 255 tires for the front and 285 tires for the rear. I heard you shouldn't mix rim sizes, but I wanted a staggered look. Will this setup be fine?
No rotations, but otherwise its a go! Many are running that setup, including yours truly. Lowered on the pro kit.
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Awesome looking car stoenr!
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Thanks man, Nice SC!



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