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Old 02-17-2013, 06:32 PM
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I just had some kdw2 245/45/18s mounted. I'm buying some for the rears this week and wanted to see what 275s looked like.
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They fit fine but don't look huge since the rim is only 8.5 in wide.
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I'm running 275/35/18 on all corners. Fine for me.
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Nvm....
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Does anyone run a search on this forum any more?
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Im on 275/45/18 m&h DRs. They fit great with no rubbing
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Here's OEM wheels with GSD3s size 275/40-18s in the rear last August at the Dream Cruise:






And here's my Linea Corse wheels with Michelins size 275/35-19 in the rear last July:

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I've had 275/35/18 R6s all around for the track. Currently have 285s on the rear. Both setups on TD wheels.
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Does anyone run a search on this forum any more?
No they do not.
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Originally Posted by NIKDSC5
Does anyone run a search on this forum any more?
Originally Posted by 54inches
No they do not.
Thanks for your contribution. Any other bits of knowledge for me???

I should probably add that I am on my phone and had trouble finding the photos I was looking for.

I have found people running 35 and 40 sidewall. The kdw2 seems to have a little thicker sidewall than my previous tire. So I guess the 35 would be better maybe.
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PS..........thank you to the ones who actually had something to contribute.
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im running 275/35/18 in the rear. I think it looks better than the 40 series. The 40 series just look too bulky for my prefrence. Im running toyo t1 sports. And i found that to get the closest diameter front and rear im running 245/40's in the front.
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The correct size to match the stock diameter, 245/45-18, is 275/40-18.
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Originally Posted by geoffreymexico
Thanks for your contribution. Any other bits of knowledge for me???

I should probably add that I am on my phone and had trouble finding the photos I was looking for.
No problem. <--they have a smiley for it.

(bit of knowledge: my phone still has search function)

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PS..........thank you to the ones who actually had something to contribute.
(other bits of knowledge) There is an edit button. You know, to avoid double posts.
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275/35/18 all around
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So you folks are telling me you could run 275/35's square and not rub anywhere? On stock wheels.... If thats the case I need to go bigger.
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Originally Posted by Dmax/04V
So you folks are telling me you could run 275/35's square and not rub anywhere? On stock wheels.... If thats the case I need to go bigger.
I would say yes depending on if/how much you are lowered. But I'm running them on the TD wheels with no issues yet. I'm not sure what the difference in offset is between the TD and stock wheels however. I've tested at full lock and no rubbing so far. also these 275s up front are a big must in my opinion, 245s cannot hold a 3800lb car to the road very well.
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yea im going back to 275 on my next set... there is a noticeable difference in loss of grip when i downgraded to 18/245/s all around even on a 8.5 rim
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Originally Posted by Onefast V
I would say yes depending on if/how much you are lowered. But I'm running them on the TD wheels with no issues yet. I'm not sure what the difference in offset is between the TD and stock wheels however. I've tested at full lock and no rubbing so far. also these 275s up front are a big must in my opinion, 245s cannot hold a 3800lb car to the road very well.
Just going from 245/45's to a staggered 255/35f and 265/35r made a huge difference so I can only imagine how much better she will hold with 275/35's squared. Thanks for the response.
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Originally Posted by NIKDSC5
No problem. <--they have a smiley for it.

(bit of knowledge: my phone still has search function)



(other bits of knowledge) There is an edit button. You know, to avoid double posts.
Is there a suck it button???

PS feel free to PM if you care to discuss this further since you are so concerned about useless posts, seeing as you have just been an *** and contributed zero in either of your posts.


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