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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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I have 18x9 and 18x10 rims . What is the tallest tire we can use for these ? I was looking at the BF Goodrich G-Force 275/35-18's for the fronts and295/35-18's for the rears . The 275's are only 25.5 inches and the 295's are 26 inches . Will that look to small in the wheel well ?
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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I have 275/35/18 in the back and they look small, and I'm lowered on eibach pros. Anyone else able to chime in? I'm really wondering if 275/40 will fit with no problems, says its just another inch taller.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Fit a 295/40/18 on my 18x10.5's on the rear with minimal BFH.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Yeah, I guess worst case I'll just have to break out the mallet if it rubs
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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How tall ?
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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i have 315-30-18 on mine and they work pretty good and it gives the optical illusion as if it was a bigger tire
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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just know going to tall will throw your abs into wack mode, i dont know how it works with 18s but i know when i went with a 28 inch tall tire on my drag setup it set my abs lights off, it might not be an issue to you but then it might be, i just plan to delete my abs
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Default Weld RTS's and Nitto's with pictures.

Went with Nitto NT 555 R 305/35ZR-18 on the rears which are 26.4'' tall .
Fronts are Nitto NT 555 275/35ZR-18 .
I think they fit the wheel well a little better . Still want to install
lowering springs .






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