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Old 01-22-2012, 02:34 AM
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Im about to buy new rims and i wanted to get a 285 40 18 and was wondering whether to get a 9.5 or 10.5 in wide rim?

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A 9.5. You can put them on the 10.5 it will just look ridiculous
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I have 275/30/19`s on my 10.5 rears and they are a little stretched but nowhere near ridiculous.. unless you put 255 on 10.5 wheels then it will look like the `hell flush` guys lol .. 285 could be done but its up to you .
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What kind of tire? If it's a GS-DS3 I wouldn't put it on a 9.5" wheel. I would only put that size tire on a 10" wheel.
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Im looking to get Nitto extreme zrs and i tried finding them in a 305 40 18 but i could only find 285 40 18 bc i was looking to get a 10.5 inch wheel
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Originally Posted by 02 Camaro
Im looking to get Nitto extreme zrs and i tried finding them in a 305 40 18 but i could only find 285 40 18 bc i was looking to get a 10.5 inch wheel

You can put a 285 on a 10.5" wheel, but 295's and 305's are probably best for that width.
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Anyone know where to buy 305 40 18 nitto extreme zrs
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A 305/40/18 is 27.6 inches tall. A 305/35/18 would be closer to stock height 26.4. Unless you want a taller tire
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Im looking for a little bit taller in the rear but i cant find that size
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Im gonna do a 285 40 18 on a 9.5 ... Hopefully it looks good
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285 is better on 9.5. The only reason you should consider 10.5 is if you have plans to wider on the tire in the future
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Out of curiosity why? You dont need to make your gear ratio taller
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well now i have to do a 10.5 inch rim bc im getting 295/35r18 .... since i could only get a 9.5 inch front ... should i get 275/40r17 or can i fit something smaller
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I run 275/40/17 in the front and it works good. Only thing is when on a bumpy road the car wants to follow the bumps really bad. But as long as im paying attention its no biggie. I have 295/35/18 in the rear on a 10.5 and it looks a tad bit streched because the firestone firehawk wide ovals have a rim protector so it gives them that look.
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Originally Posted by 02 Camaro
well now i have to do a 10.5 inch rim bc im getting 295/35r18 .... since i could only get a 9.5 inch front ... should i get 275/40r17 or can i fit something smaller
You're running 18's all around right? Pretty sure you want a 275/35/18 on the front, along with the 295/35/18 rears .
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Im running 18x10.5 in the rear and 17x9.5 in the front
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I just put them on today ... wound up with a 295/35/18 and 275/40/17
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looks good man, did u go with 18x10.5 or 9.5 in the rear?

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Originally Posted by 02 Camaro
I just put them on today ... wound up with a 295/35/18 and 275/40/17
pics from the rear/other angles?

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