My2kz28

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Looking at getting the Nitto nt05 in this size. Its got 275 35 18's on the rear now, and would like a taller tire back there, as I am boosted with 4.11 gears. Anyone know if 295's fit 9.5 inch ruff 280's? What does a 45 look like on an 18 lol? Any pics or ideas?

Here is a pic of the car, fronts are 245 40 18, rears 275 35 18

Xsta Z 28

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By Nitto's site they do not come in that size . . .

IIRC MT makes a drag radial that size. It fits the wheel but it is mighty tall . . . 28" I think . . .

Xsta Z 28

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The Nitto NT555 comes in that size. Fits just fine, and is 28.31" tall.

My2kz28

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I would like a 28 inch tall tire, but do you guys think it would look like **** on a 18 inch rim?

Xsta Z 28

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I just re-read your post you were looking at the NT05, not the NT01 . .

NT05 is avail and fits. How would it look? . . . BIG . . . for a "drag" look" it will be dead on, for a street look . . . not sure . . .

FYI, it the is OEM Ford F150 Lightning tire size . . . .

jimbo98z

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I'd think a 45 series tire on an 18 is going to look very similar to a 40 series on a 17, just kinda "zoomed in" if that makes any sense.

I think your sidewall to wheel ratio will be pretty similar.

My2kz28

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I see what youre saying...it might make 18's look like 17's...Im thinking a 45 would help my gearing, 4.11's with a 6500 peak = 105 mph top of 4th hahaha

99Bluz28

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With the 295/45/18s(28.45")you'll have around 1.4" more sidewall compared to the 275/35/18s(25.58").
IMO,too tall for great handling, but gear wise probably drop you down to around 5900rpm (at 105 mph) which would be good!
Maybe a 295/40/18, or 285/40/18.

My2kz28

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It would be pretty tall..some pics would definitley be helpfull!

99Bluz28

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I did find a car with 295/45/17(27.45").

99Bluz28

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I coundn't find any with 295/45/18s
Here's one with 325 45/17(28.5")
http://images.gmhightechperformance....vy_camaro+.jpg

My2kz28

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thanks for finding those pics! The 45's dont look too shabby, just dont want to go with that tall of a tire if it looks like dogsh1t, but i could use the taller tire as it is cheaper than a gear swap, and will be getting 28 inch tall slicks eventually anyways..

question now is, will it look horrible on an 18 inch rim?

my bandit

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here is mine its a 285/40-18

dwhiteZ28

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Will 295 45 18's even fit in the finder wells, or would trimming be needed? They are 28 inches tall i believe.

dwhiteZ28

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mybandit, how do your 9.5 inch ruffs like that 285? Is a 295 too much?

my bandit

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its not too bad. thay are nitto's so they are alittle smaller. IMO it is prefect so if i do hit a curb (which i have, i hate people that cut me off) it will not mess up the rim. only the sidewall got scuffed up
heres more pictures if it helps

my bandit

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on nitto's website it says the smallest (safely) sized tire to fit a 285 is a 9.5 so i would think 295 might be pushing it just alittle

Lt14mla

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if u check my cardomain, i have pics of 18x9.5 ruffs on 275/40/18's. I think they looked great in my opinion. 45's may be overkill IMO.

I actually have 2 275/40/18's if your interested PM me.

lemons12

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i like that lip measurement!

Green3spd

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Here's my 285/40-18....