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Old 09-18-2011, 11:02 PM
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Default 18x11 or 10.5 guys- what tires you running?

Looking at going 18's on the T/A. will be running 10.5's or 11's. Been looking for 306's or 315's but they seem hard to find any real selection. Not relly wanting DR's, since I have my drag setup for the track.

So what are you guys running on wide 18's? Of Course, pics never hurt.
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Im in the same boat. I havent bought wheels yet but when I do ill just be going with a 295/35/18. Anything bigger is either an expensive brand or a track tire. I wish there was a bigger selection of 315s like there is for 17s..
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I'm widening some rims to 11.5 inches.......then putting 325's on them.

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295 35 18 KDWs look pretty sick...
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go 19's they have a decent selection of tires for wide 19's and sometimes u can get em for a steal
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Ya thats true 19s do have a bigger selection in 305 and 315. I just dont know if I can take such a low pro tire. Not only with hooking but with bumpy *** rides in my area I dunno.
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On a 18x10.5 rim, 295/40R18.
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315-30s on 18x11s....should last a couple months


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Originally Posted by LPE 403
315-30s on 18x11s....should last a couple months


So they will be worn out by next October then?
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Originally Posted by LS1-IROC
So they will be worn out by next October then?
LMFAO....nice work my friend, nice work. MiF's would be proud....

I have a feeling this link may show up somewhere else...
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I've run 3 different setups:

1) 295/35/18 BFG KDW



2) 295/35/18 Toyo T1R



3) 305/35/18 Toyo R888

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So basically nothing in an 18 that is wider than 295 that you want to be caught in a southern afternoon thunderstorm with. I'll start looking reseaching 19's. I really don't wanna go back to 17's.

I'll stick to a 18x10.5 with 295's most likely. Thanks for the info!
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295/35/18

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I'm running the Toyo R888 as well.
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325/40/18 m&h
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305 315 in Michelin Pilot Sport 2's
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WOW a $500 tire that lasts about a year. Im really not looking forward to going to wide 18's now.
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295/35R18's on my 10.5" wide wheels . . .
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315/30 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's on my 18X11. No issues in the rain if driving normally.
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I love PS2's they hook up nice and ride smooth too.


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