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Old 03-13-2009, 02:24 PM
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I just purchased new rims for the Camaro, 18x8.5 for the front and 18x9.5 for the back. I am getting ready to buy Sumitomo tires for the rims and everyone I talked to said I can't run 275/40/18 in the front without rubbing.

I used the search function and there are many f-body's running them, so the question I have is.........Can I run that tire without any mods ????? for example BFH
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That's too big of a tire for 8.5" wheels.

I'm running 18x8.5 F and 18x9.5 R with 245/40's and 275/35's

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Thanx for the pic.......so is that the biggest tire you can run in the front without problems ????
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You can run as large as a 255 in front bt if you look at the sticky thread above all your questions should be answered.
The 245 and 275 I run is very close to stock height so it doesn't mess the ABS.
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thanx for all the help..........I will be running the 255 in front and a 275 in the back.

I will post pics when I get that done........have to wait for tax money on tires




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