what tire size for 18x9.5 rims
07-13-2005, 11:50 AM
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what tire size for 18x9.5 rims I have a 2000 ws6 and putting on 18x9.5 rims. It has stock ride height. What size tires should I put on. I am thinking 285/35/18. Please let me know what you think. 
07-13-2005, 11:58 AM
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Those should be fine...i'm running the 285/35 on my 18x10.5's and they fit great. I think the 285 might be as wide as you can go (without bulging) on 9.5's, but someone else can confirm that?
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if you are running 18x9.5 on all 4 corners,i would suggest going 275/40/18 rear and 275/35 /18 front.or 285/35/18 rear and 275/35/18 front.with these setups the rear will be just a little taller than the front and,imo,it looks way better than running the same size front and rear.
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Well, If I run staggard tires front and rear should I get staggard rims too?18x9.5 or 18x10.5 rear and 18x8.5 frt.I have not bought the rims yet.
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if you can get a 18x10.5 for the rear,you can run 295/35/18 tires with the 275/35/18 in front and that would be a very nice combo.just remember that with staggered tires you cannot rotate your tires.if thats important to you then stay with the same size tires.but for a great look,have a combo where the rears are just a little taller.
with the 18x10.5 you will need somewhere between a 7 1/4"-7 3/4" backspace for it to fit right.more than 7 3/4 will rub the inner fender wall and less than 7 1/4 you will rub the outer fender lip.
with the 18x10.5 you will need somewhere between a 7 1/4"-7 3/4" backspace for it to fit right.more than 7 3/4 will rub the inner fender wall and less than 7 1/4 you will rub the outer fender lip.
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07-16-2005, 11:21 AM
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Thanks guys for the info. I now have a better game plan of what I want to do. Does anyone know where I can get ZR-1 wheels with black spokes. I have seen everything but that. They make them OEM but they are expensive. 
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Originally Posted by ashzero
these are 295's
