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Old 02-22-2010, 01:46 PM
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Default Update: .65G Accel in the rain! 275/40/18 & 245/45/18 on GXP
Today I installed Falken 452s 275/40/18 & 245/45/18 on my 08 GXP.

They don't rub & I love the way they feel so far.

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This thread is already full of win.
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thats a lot of tire up front.
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I want some so bad. Imagine the 60' times!
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Nice!! Me want
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Now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout!!!!! Looks great, and it's bound to improve the handling, very nice indeed!!

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I really wonder if that size won't rub on a Impala on the front.
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Originally Posted by CenTexSS
I really wonder if that size won't rub on a Impala on the front.
I have an itch to find out...
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Originally Posted by AlabamaGuy
I have an itch to find out...
one of us will heh, i'm back on my stocks and ill be needing some new ones soon... heh.
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Originally Posted by AlabamaGuy
I have an itch to find out...
you and me both, 275/40/18 Sumitomos are cheaper than 255/45/18'! That gives me a reason to burn up the set of 255mm Bridgestone Potenza RE050A's I just got lol
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Originally Posted by CenTexSS
you and me both, 275/40/18 Sumitomos are cheaper than 255/45/18'! That gives me a reason to burn up the set of 255mm Bridgestone Potenza RE050A's I just got lol
I'm trying to find a set of mustang wheels in either 16" or 17" to run a sticky set of tires on part time.
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Originally Posted by AlabamaGuy
I'm trying to find a set of mustang wheels in either 16" or 17" to run a sticky set of tires on part time.
My sig pic is sporting 275/40/17 MT Drag Radials up front & 265/45/17 Goodyear F1s in the back on 17x8 Mustang Cobra wheels. No rubbing with those either & torque steer was less too.
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I'm thinking about DRs to finish off my trans and get a fresh one under warranty
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I'm running 255/50/16 BFG Drag Radials on 16" Muffstank wheels. No issues yet, but I do plan on getting the correct bolt pattern 16" wheels asap.
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Originally Posted by CenTexSS
I'm running 255/50/16 BFG Drag Radials on 16" Muffstank wheels. No issues yet, but I do plan on getting the correct bolt pattern 16" wheels asap.
At least the wheels found their way onto something with power.
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i love those tires...cant wait til i burn up my potenzas lol
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Congrats on the fitting those monster tires up front! I'm running 255/45r18's on the Imp. I get a little rub on the rear, when I hit a bump at a good speed with people/weight in the back. They don't rub on the fender, but on inside wheel-well. 275's would be sweet all the way around, but I didn't think they would fit. I've got to check the offset of the wheels, I think that holds the key to fitting fat tires up front. Front wheel drive vehicles have a mid-high offset, rear drive mid-low.
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i like the tread pattern how much better is the traction then the oem tires and there cheaper too win win
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are those falkens on your stock wheels or aftermarket?
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Originally Posted by DieselPump
are those falkens on your stock wheels or aftermarket?
Using the stock wheels & the traction is much improved

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