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Old May 1, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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if no one has a pic of 275/40's on 18x9.5's, can someone tell me if it's a good combination to use. i didn't want the tire to look too thin on my camaro. any opinions would be greatly appreciated
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Old May 1, 2002 | 03:02 PM
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IMHO 275/40's are too tall. I have 275/35ZR18's on mine. Exact same OD as OEM and doesn't mess up your speedo.

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Old May 1, 2002 | 03:09 PM
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thanks...i didn't think any body cared for a second. that was my first post ever. that combination looks great. i only thought 275/40/18 because chp magazine had an article that said that was the biggest possible combination in front(without messing with anything else?) i think i'll go with the 275/35's...thank you again.
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Old May 1, 2002 | 03:30 PM
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Wow nice Z06 rims.
If I were to get those for my Trans Am, is it possible to get the screaming chicken on the center cap??? Oh yeah how much do those run for and from what understand for a Trans Am, the biggest I could go is 18X9.5 all around correct?
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Old May 1, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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18 x 9.5 will work great all the way around. No rubbing and be able to rotate tires too.

18 x 10.5 will fit in back, but you could have some inner wheel well rubbing issues, minor but annoying. Nothing a 5lb sledge hammer couldn't fix.
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Old May 1, 2002 | 04:15 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Es02'zee:
<strong>thanks...i didn't think any body cared for a second. that was my first post ever. ...thank you again.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">We all care, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> sometimes the responces come a little slower, but they usually show up adventually.

Welcome ot our fine little community. You will see me and Steve around quite a bit since we are moderators here.

Glad to help. BTW the wheels are from www.aaarims.com
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Old May 1, 2002 | 04:21 PM
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We care about all our posters here.. just get busy working to pay the bills <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

40 too tall.. i have 275/35/18 on the fron and 285/35/18 on the back it it looks good.. Like Andy said its about the same heigth of a 275/40/17 so your speedo and ABS will thank you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

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Geez, Steve <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> Learn how to spell! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

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Old May 1, 2002 | 10:56 PM
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I have 275/40ZR18's on my Z28 convertible. It kinda looks funny if your car is not lowered and also I sometimes rub in the front when I turn for some reason but can easily be fixed. If I could do it again, I'd go with 275/35ZR18's. The only reason I went with 275/40ZR18's is because the company I bought the rims from said it would be fine. I havent taken any pictures of my car with the rims because the weather has been bad in Cal, but will post some soon.
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