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Old 10-25-2005, 02:28 AM
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ok the SS is going to be riding at the stock height its not be lowered because of headers and the way my duals are so what would be the best tire combo for the 18`s i bought? if you got pics id love to see them to
Old 10-25-2005, 07:54 AM
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I bought Chrome ZO6 wheels 18's. I ordered a 275/35/18 BFG KDW NT.
Old 10-25-2005, 08:12 AM
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what rims did you buy?

i just got new rims and tires, went with the KDW NT's just like wacko. they seem to be an awesome tire for the money, and the look killer
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What wheels did you buy? Can't tell you tire sizes without wheels sizes. . .
Old 10-25-2005, 10:59 AM
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i got the chrome ZO6`ers too 18x9.5 was thinking about 275 or 295 out back and something smaller up front but i heard 275 in back and 255 up front is nice too
Old 10-25-2005, 11:16 AM
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so you have 18x9.5 all around? if so i would go with 275 up front and 285 in the rear. unless you want to be able to rotate them, then 275 all around would be fine. i dont think you can do anything wider than 285
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the tire guy said do 295 in back and 225 up front....... thats awful thin but he said they do that combo all the time
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i dont think you can go any lower than a 255 on a 9.5" rims, check the "will this fit" thread at the top of the forum.
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9.5" wide wheel, 275/35ZR18 on all four corners. Since all four wheels are the same take advantage of the same sized tire for rotation ability.

295's do not fit on 9.5" wide wheels, 225's are way to small for 9.5" wheels, so based upon this guys terrible recommendations I'd run far away from that place.
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Originally Posted by popocamaro2
. . .he said they do that combo all the time
Oh such a confidence building comment . . . Run Forrest, RUN!!!
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thanks guys for the save, i got some pirelli p-zero`s 275/35/18 after dude swore up and down the 225 would fit, i would have had to wait a week for them to get here then not fit i went to a different place and will have these friday for like $800
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good choice on the size, i went with the same size all around this time as well. i dont do any street racing or anything, so losing a couple MM in the rear isnt going to kill me or anything. but the ability to rotate expensive rubber is a nice option for prolonging the life of them.
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Glad to help . . . You should tell the guy not to swear . . LOL




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