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Old 06-02-2011, 08:01 PM
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stockers...18x8.5 GT/CS polished...optimal size is 255x45xr18...will 255/55/r18s work/rub/tramel/cause problems
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Old 06-02-2011, 09:31 PM
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I don't know man, those would be HUGE at over 29" in diameter. Even if they fit, they would be murder on your brakes...I would say stick with the 255/45/18. Ive got them up front on my setup and love em.

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Old 06-03-2011, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by highline
stockers...18x8.5 GT/CS polished...optimal size is 255x45xr18...will 255/55/r18s work/rub/tramel/cause problems
Ya, very tall..!! Why 55's...You will be 2" more in overall diameter (29") and will lose gearing. And may affect your ABS (??) I would go with 255/45/18 fronts and 285/40 18 in rear.
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Originally Posted by 07 GT E UPP
Ya, very tall..!! Why 55's...You will be 2" more in overall diameter (29") and will lose gearing. And may affect your ABS (??) I would go with 255/45/18 fronts and 285/40 18 in rear.
285/40/18 will not fit on stock 8.5 rim. Just stick with the 255/45/18 all around and you will be good
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Originally Posted by mayo
285/40/18 will not fit on stock 8.5 rim. Just stick with the 255/45/18 all around and you will be good
Yep, you are absolutely right Mayo, I forgot that I went to 10" rims in the rear !!
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10-4...found an awesome deal on these, but with good advice I'll let them pass...Thanks all...Really appreciate it...
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I got 285/40/18 on the rear,10", without a problem.
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