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Old 05-06-2011, 01:46 PM
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They've been sitting in my garage waiting for a set of tires for about 4 months now.. Anyways, grabbing a set in a couple weeks and was curious if there is any extra work involved or will the 18x8's, WITH 275's, just bolt on no problems?
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You may have to roll the fenders if you're lowered or carry a few people in the back seat.
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you WILL rub, need smaller tire, roll fenders.
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Do 255s all around with the 8s in the rear.

My extra 8s are getting refinished. Then they'll be going out back.
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255's are okay to shove right on then? That works.. I'll just downgrade from the 275's.. Grip isn't much of a difference anyways.. Thanks guys..
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ya 255/45/18 will fit good. Im running 245/45/18 all around even on the 18X7 with my snow tires.. Only had a little issue in heavy snow building up to rub between shock tower and tire once.
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I have 255's all around and they do not rub. I am not lowered though. Much less torque steer too.

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FYI: I am NOT lowered, and if I do any lowering, it's going to be front end only to help with launch traction.. 275's fit the rear at stock ride height, correct? I know one member runs the 275 Hankook Ventus V12's at all four corners, and lowered..

I plan on stiffening the rear end at stock ride height as well to help the squatting off the line, so that should reduce chances of rubbing with passengeres as well, though it's gonna be one rough ride... Lol..



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