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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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What do you all think about running 245-45-18's on my 07 SS with stock wheels? I may be able to get a good deal on some Nitto 555's.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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I would expect a problem with the relatively narrow SS wheels. I would step up to at least an 8" or maybe even an 8.5" before I went that wide with a 45 series tire.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 07:53 AM
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8 for a 245. . . .i would go 255 with an 8.5
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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Yeah doesn't sound like it would be very good on the side walls to go that wide on stock rims.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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what would be the biggest size u can get in there?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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Aftermarket wheels & tires, or just new tires?

With new 8"-8.5" wheels, it's proven that you can get 255's in there...sometimes without even rolling the fender....depending on the offset. Corny has 20" Mazzi Klaw's in the 8.5" width, +40 offset (iirc) and 255-series tires. He had to roll the rear fenders slightly.

On a new, wider set of 18" wheels, again depending on the offset, you might be able to squeeze 245's in there.

Only one way to find out, huh?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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^^^ Yes, he speaks the truth.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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ya ya give me a chance im new 2 this computer stuff lol
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I personally think you would be alright with the 245, but I wouldn't go any higher. Your not going to hurt the side walls buy running them. I'm running 305's on a 8" wide wheel on my truck and have no problems.
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