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Old 03-02-2011, 01:06 PM
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About to order Nitto NT05 tires for my c5 dd wheels 18x9.5 what size should i go with 285/35/18 all around or 275/40/18 all around?!? my car is not lowered what will look and fit better? Thanks
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i would go 275 personally, just because i dont like when tires bulge from the wheel.
also, see this
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...-question.html
at one point i had 255/45/17 on my 240sx and on a 9.5 inch wheel it was square.
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the wheels wouldnt rub in the front with a 40 sidewall?
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well 275's are the perfect size on a 9.5 rim imo , but since most nitto's run a little narrow , you might want to go with 285's .. the sidewall shouldnt make much of a difference since youre at stock height .. I think you'll be fine either way , and It depends on your taste ?
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i heard the nt05 doesnt run narrow though so do you think 275/40/18 would fill out the wheel more and look nicer? i dont plan on lowering
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well i just ordered the Nitto NT05 285/35/18



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