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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 04:47 PM
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Default Need Help Picking 18" Tire Sizes!

Ok everyone my 18" Timeless 5's are on order <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> They are 18x9.5s all the way around <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> Now I need help with tire sizes, does anyone have a favorite size? The car isnt lowered, but it might be <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> I sure wish I could run the 305/45-18 nitto drags, but I think thats to wide & tall <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">

Help <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 07:50 PM
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I'm running 285 35 ZR18 Nitto Extreme 555's all around with the 18 x 9.5 rims I have. My car is lowered & I have no problems.
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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bling bling! Let's see ya pull the wheels with those wheels on the car. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> Also, if you do lower the car, be sure that your 28" ET Drags will still fit. We need those wheels-up pics! <img src="graemlins/formula.gif" border="0" alt="[Pontiac]" /> Those 285/35/18's sound good, and you could get them at a reasonable price if you get the Nitto Extremes.
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I just sold my 18x9 and 18x10 Enkei V1s. 265/35/18 up front and 295/35/18 in the rear. 285 sounds like a good medim.
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Old Feb 14, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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I am running 295/35/18 in the back and 275/35/18 in the fronts. They are on 18x10 rims...I like the 295's I too wish I could've gone wider...
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Run 275/35ZR18. They are the same overall tire daimeter as the stock tires.

BTW 295's are not recommended for use on a 9.5" wide (or narrower) wheel.
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 04:49 PM
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I would go with a 295/35/18 all the way around, that is if they will fit on the front. Has anybody ran a 295 up front?
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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How about a 285 middle ground?

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that's what I'm saying!
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285 is the way to go.
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 03:59 PM
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They ran 295's all the way around on the Hurst T/A..so they will fit. The rims were 18x10's...Michael
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