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Old 07-24-2008, 11:09 PM
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will 305/45/18 fit with a lil BFH mod on strano or hotchkis springs


what do you guys suggest for a 18x9.5 rim
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Old 07-24-2008, 11:36 PM
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dude, that will be like a truck tire. thats not what you want, or i atleast hope not.
for a 18x9.5...275 or 285/35
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Old 07-24-2008, 11:42 PM
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ah, i see.



wat about
295/35
305/35
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yea, those are good sizes man. but i wouldnt run a 305 on a 9.5 if thats what you are going to do. but idk what your plan is.
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18x8.5 with 265/40 18
18x9.5 with 295/35 18 (drag radials-- maybe)
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the 305/45-18 is 29" tall i believe. I had a set of Nitto DRs in that size on my Lightning.. They fit just fine on an 18x9.5 but its WAY too tall for an Fbody.
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265/35-18 for the front and do a 285/35-18 on the back. That will give you a nice staggered look and you can run Nitto dr's out back.

If you do a 265/40 in the front, your fronts will be taller than your rears.
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Originally Posted by Raptor_WS6
will 305/45/18 fit with a lil BFH mod on strano or hotchkis springs


what do you guys suggest for a 18x9.5 rim
you have a 18" rim ??
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yeah, but on the malibu,not the transam
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but i am also looking for a set for the t/a
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285-40-17 here on the rear. 275 on the front.
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on 18x9.5s you will want to go with the 285/35.
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9.5" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275, 285

https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/120716-wheels-tires-everything-you-should-need-know-here-must-read.html
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