Z-Nasty

I have a 98 camaro with dms springs and blistein hd shocks. I have a set of 18x9.5 rims but i need tires,reading in forum i know most have 275/35/18 tire size. other day found a guy wanting to get rid of set of tires they are nitto extreme nt 555 but the size is 245/40/18 what do you think will this size work or will it rub to much? thanks for any help brian

ddnspider

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i have 18s and i have 245/50/Zr18s all around and dont have a problem..oh my rims are 8.5 wide

98'MidnightBlueBird'

Yeah you should be fine with your drop. the max you can go is 285-275/35-40/18 out back with a 9.0 rinch wide rim.( depending on backspace, drop and size of width of rim), and something like 275/35-40/18 with out any rubbing issues. But make sure you have the correct backspacing for our cars or you will have issues. But with the 245/40/18 your 99% sure of no issues.

Z-Nasty

have you lowered car? mine will be lowered just want to make sure they will run right.. mine are 9.5 thanks for any help brian

Z-Nasty

thanks midnightblue not to sound to dumb what back spacing do i need how do find the back spacing on the rims i have all i know is there 18x9.5 and will fit my car. thanks for any help brian

98'MidnightBlueBird'

its cool, what kind of rims do you have?

and you generally are looking for a backspacing (offset) of 35-58mm for f-bodies (check the sticked thread on the tire and wheel section..... )

BrandonSS

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It wont rub but I dont think you will be happy with the width.

Heck I think my 275s look a little too narrow for my 18x9.5s. A few people have actually commented saying I should have went wider.

You wont rub at all since the 245/40/18 has a height of 25.7" while a 275/35/18 has a height of 25.6".

joblo1978

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On a 9.5" wheel, don't try and put anything narrower on them than a 265. I don't know why these people are telling you a 245 will fit on a 9.5" wide wheel!? 9.5" wide wheels are to accomodate 265-285 size tires.

Put some 285's on the rear and 275's on front, 35 series. 245's are for 8" wheels.

Xsta Z 28

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A 245 will look goofy on a 9.5" wide wheel . . .

Z-Nasty

Thanks for all the help guys,all these sizes widths and numbers is a bit confuseing... sorry guys i messed up bought rims off guy couple months ago i just thought they where 9.5 just today looked at sales order and it said Lenso GM 18x8.5-5x120, sorry guys should have had my info right... ok now we know what i have will the 245/40/ fit and not rub? thanks for any help brian

Z-Nasty

Will this work with no rubbing issues? thanks for any help brian

BrandonSS

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I already answered that question above.