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can i do 255/55 in front and rear?

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Old 06-08-2006, 12:37 AM
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im getting 18" rimes and hoping to put on 255/55/18's but need to know if it will rub, offset is 42mm on the new rims, no educated guesses please, i want FACTS!!!!!

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255/40/18, yes a 40 sidewall would be closer to your stock OD
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I have 255/45/18 on my black bullitts...they fit the wheel well just perfect, im not even gunna lower it. I recommend the 255/45/18 all around. I will try to get pictures up soon.
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Old 06-08-2006, 01:13 AM
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so the 255/55's wont work? is 255/45 the max?

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the 55 will work, it will just throw off your speedo
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Old 06-08-2006, 01:25 AM
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you think youll be doing 100 when really youll be doing 110 kinda thing
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yah i decided againts the 255/55's i think they will look a little fugly

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