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Old 01-04-2011, 09:35 AM
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Hey guys, I want to get some 18" DR for my car current size is 275/35/18. Ill post a pic of the tires and rims so you can see how much room I have.
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Nitto NT05R 285/40R18
Nitto NT05R 305/45R18
Nitto NT555R 285/35R18
Nitto NT555R 295/45R18
Nitto NT555R 305/45R18
Nitto NT555R 305/35ZR18
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What is the width of your rear rims, that will determine what size you can fit.
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9.5 wheel I would say 275/285
10.5 Go with the 305
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I have no clue lol like I said im running 275/35/18 now if that helps I think there 10" wide
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If it's s 9.5 which I think it might be. I'd go with a 285/35/18
Personally tho, I've put a 305/35/18 on a 9.5 and it worked out Just fine.
But if it's a 10.5 man up and put at least a 305 or 315.
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Hoosier just released their DOT Drag Radial in 315/30/18 I believe.
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any reviews yet?
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and they should fit on my car also!!!
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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what about getting caught in rain?
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Any drag radial in the rain will not be good. If rain is a concern, I would look into a performance tire.
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No I NEED DR's just asking if i get caught in the rain what are the chances of hydroplaning?
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Originally Posted by Cold06
No I NEED DR's just asking if i get caught in the rain what are the chances of hydroplaning?
Chances are high. Take the NT-555R. It is molded with 6/32nds of tread depth. Most street tires are 9 or 10/32nds. As soon as the volume of water exceeds the capacity of the tread to disperse it, you will begin to float. I was in a downpour on the highway with my NT-555R's. 45-50 was my best speed, and any incline, when I was under power, I had to be careful. The car did not step out, but it did not feel planted either.
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+1 I would say 555r and just drive careful.
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im running 18x9.5 C5 Z06 rims. I plan on running Nitto 555R in a 285/35/18 for the rears.
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Originally Posted by TXZ28LS1
im running 18x9.5 C5 Z06 rims. I plan on running Nitto 555R in a 285/35/18 for the rears.
No 18x10.5?
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Do not get anything with a 45 sidewall, it won't fit on a 4th gen. These are 305/45/18 and are 28" tall.
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