What size tires for 18x8.5 and 18x9.5?

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08-13-2004, 03:35 AM

truthseeker

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What size tires for 18x8.5 and 18x9.5?

I have a 1998 Mustang Cobra and I will be getting some 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear. Right now I have 255/35/20 and I have no rubbing issues. What size tires can I get for my new set that will not rub? Thanks!

08-13-2004, 12:37 PM

callmecobra

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RE: What size tires for 18x8.5 and 18x9.5?

255's wont fit a 9.5 wide rim. you will need atleast a 285. but ide go with a 305

08-13-2004, 01:14 PM

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RE: What size tires for 18x8.5 and 18x9.5?

I GOT 9.5 I GOT 285/35/18

08-13-2004, 02:47 PM

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RE: What size tires for 18x8.5 and 18x9.5?

Will the 285's fit on a 9" rim?

08-13-2004, 07:50 PM

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RE: What size tires for 18x8.5 and 18x9.5?

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Will the 285's fit on a 9" rim?

YES THEY WILL ....

08-13-2004, 10:15 PM

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RE: What size tires for 18x8.5 and 18x9.5?

Well ****...the people at discounttiresdirect.com or whatever... said that a 275 would fit and a 285 wouldn't...those bastards! Oh well... I FINALLY DID IT!

18x9" Chrome Bullitts
(2) 245/40/18
(2) 275/35/18 Nitto 555's...

Should look saweet!