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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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I figured I'd post some pics of my ride height with my ol' rear tires. They were 295/40R18's which come to 27.3" and the fronts are 275/40R18's. I have purchased some 315/35R18's which will be going on soon.













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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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I wish I would have ran a 40 in the rear. I have a 35 on my 18's and it looks like a little rubber band tire.
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Looks great!! How's it ride now?
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Originally Posted by metalmilitia606
I wish I would have ran a 40 in the rear. I have a 35 on my 18's and it looks like a little rubber band tire.
My exact reasoning for going with a taller tire. It looks better and fills up the wheel well nicely. I'm going with Toyo TQ's 315/35R18 which is still a bit bigger than stock size so it'll still have some meat.

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Looks great!! How's it ride now?
On a smooth road, it's a dream. On rough roads, it's a bit rough for my tastes. I was debating whether or not to go with Koni/Stock Springs/BMR 1" lower A-Arms but I don't know anymore - too much hassle and more money.
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Do you have any issues with your abs running that size? I had to run a 35 to match my 17's up front so my abs would still work.
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Really nice stance. Tires fill it out very nice.
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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sexy!!

I have the same wheels and have been debating on what shocks/springs to go with. I think you just sold me on the koni/strano with some taller tires
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The 40 series look really good, do the front tires rub?
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No more debate we will swap springs and we both will be happy. Ur stance is great!
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Originally Posted by metalmilitia606
Do you have any issues with your abs running that size? I had to run a 35 to match my 17's up front so my abs would still work.
No I didn't. The difference between the front and rear was minimal and within the tolerances.

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Really nice stance. Tires fill it out very nice.
Thanks. I didn't like the way the popular tire sizes for 18X10.5's looked - like the 315/30R18.

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I have the same wheels and have been debating on what shocks/springs to go with. I think you just sold me on the koni/strano with some taller tires
Thanks. I'm glad I took a chance on running the taller tires on the Koni/Strano setup.

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The 40 series look really good, do the front tires rub?
I hear a slight rub every blue moon when turning the wheel at extreme turns. You could go with a 265/40R18 - it's jus a tad smaller in diameter and width.

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No more debate we will swap springs and we both will be happy. Ur stance is great!
Thanks again. I'm still thinking about it!
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