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Old 12-11-2008, 07:03 PM
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Default Tire to go with on 18x10.5/56mm wheel !!

Just got my wheels today and wanted to ask what your choice would be on these wide C5 deep dish rims and what mods needed . Going on a 96 Camaro SS. Thanks
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If it was me, I'd run a 315/30/18. Some people have had to roll the fenders or take a bfh to the innner fender wells to get them to fit, while others havent. You could run a 295/35/18 or a 305/35/18, but the 305 is a little taller than the other 2. Do a search for some of these sizes and you'll get a better idea of what looks good to you.
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i run a 335/30/18 nitto d/r on a 18x10.5 with 56mm b.s..had to bfh the inner fender well a lil.
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On a Camaro, since the wheel well is a tad smaller than a Firebird, I recommend a 295/35ZR18
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
On a Camaro, since the wheel well is a tad smaller than a Firebird, I recommend a 295/35ZR18
I agree. i have 295-35 KDW2s on my 18x10.5s and they look great. the fit was OK. i did BFH mod a little.

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Same here, Running a 295/35/18 BFG KDW 2 on my 18/10.5. Had to BFH a little but so far no issues.
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I just went with 305/35/18 Nitto drag radials on my 18x10.5" 5mm wheels. Had to BFH and roll my fenders:

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i have bfgs and i dont like them, they look skinny, they hook nice though
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
I just went with 305/35/18 Nitto drag radials on my 18x10.5" 5mm wheels. Had to BFH and roll my fenders:
Looks good!
Is that the bfh laying on the ground?
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Originally Posted by JBIRD02
Looks good!
Is that the bfh laying on the ground?
That's what I first tried. Rubber mallet didn't do ****! I upgraded to a sledgehammer (lightly)



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