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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:28 AM
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Default tire size for 18x10?

i don't know if someone asked this before but here it is.

I'm looking for some drag radials and I'm planing to go wider than the 275 that are already in the car. what size is the widest that i can go on my fr500s?
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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You can run up to a 305 on your 10" wheels.

If you are looking to improve your grip at the Christmas tree, I recommend you pick up a set of 15" wheels and can likely run a wider tire with much improved grip.

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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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thanks Jazzer, that will help me since i need to change the tires and i don't to go with the new 285 that i have
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Pabs
thanks Jazzer, that will help me since i need to change the tires and i don't to go with the new 285 that i have
I have 285/40s out back, but buyers remoarse quickly came over me and I wish I picked up some 295/35s.

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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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i have some 285/40s too but i want to go wider than that since i have 275s now.
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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hi,
I would go 295. When people put 275 on it does kind of look whimpy!
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jeffo
hi,
I would go 295. When people put 275 on it does kind of look whimpy!
hi, and yea i agree with you thats why im trying to get some 295s or 305 for my fr500s.
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