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Old May 14, 2016 | 10:09 PM
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How wide can I go on the rear with 10 inch rims. I have 275's now.
Old May 15, 2016 | 06:56 AM
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305/35's are generally OK'ed by their mfrs to go on 10's.

Might feel a bit woozy at speed though, especially if you're dropping the rear tire pressure for better grip at the dragstrip.


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Old May 15, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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What size is in-between these???
Old May 16, 2016 | 07:38 AM
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Not sure what you're asking for. How close to the ~27" OE tire diameter do you need them to be and for what kind of driving? For that matter, what diameter and width wheels would this be for?


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Old May 16, 2016 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson
Not sure what you're asking for. How close to the ~27" OE tire diameter do you need them to be and for what kind of driving? For that matter, what diameter and width wheels would this be for?


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In order of your questions: I would like to stay within a 1/2" of 27" not shorter As for Driving, I just use the care as a pleasure car, no racing nothing but cruising around.. Wheel width is 10" Diam is 18"

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Old May 16, 2016 | 11:50 AM
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That pretty much narrows it down to 275/40-18, where a 10" wheel is only half an inch wider than "measuring width" and a full inch less than "max recommended". 285/40-18 is usually do-able but has been known to rub even on 18x9.5 GT500 wheels (+45 offset). Either way, your sixxer's rack will probably need steering stops (not a difficult job from what I've heard).


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Old May 16, 2016 | 12:00 PM
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Thanks!
Old May 25, 2016 | 10:55 AM
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I went with the GT500 setup 255/45 in the front and 285/40 in the rear. The 275's left a gap and looked weird because of the lower sidewall height compared to the fronts.
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