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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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I have a 18x8.5 rim will a 275x35x18 fit that rim?
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they'll fit I used to run a 275/35/18 kumho on a 18x8.5 wheel.
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Absolutely NOT . . . Check the manufactures recommendations!
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it will but it's not safe, trust the Director...
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i think they will be fine...we have 275s on a 9" rim stock and they are right at the edge of the rim...they dont overflow at all really

i dont think a half inch is going to be killing anyone...go for it
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im sick of these type of questions..... hahah it looks like Xsta is too!! lol
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If there were better trained people in their possitions at these national tire chains. This post would not exist nor would your worthless attempt at a funny comment (FLAWLS1T/A). Thank you (Xsta Z 28 and others) for your honest opinion to an honest question.
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It should be fine. Why not get 275/40/18 instead?
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Is the 275x40x18 the same outside diameter as a 245x40x18. I was told that the 275x40x18 is larger than the 245x40x18 and that it would throw an ABS light because of it. Not Sure, I will look into going with a 40 series all the way around.
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Do not follow these peoples foolish advice . . .

The best tire for that wheel is a 265 or 245 . . . NOTHING WIDER!

People, what is to point of forcing tires beyond their design construction? ESPECIALLY on a 18" wheel!!! There is not enough sidewall.

And guess what? A tire that fails due to improper installation CAN KILL YOU!

Remember Ford and Firestone? Quite a few people died due to the incorrect use of the tires.
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My 1994 Firehawk came stock with 17xeither 8 or 8.5" wheels (I can't remember exactly what width) and 275's on all four corners.

Yes they will fit...
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Firehawk wheels are 9" . . . . .

Plus when talking about 17" diameter, is different that 18" diameter . . either way a 275 is NOT RECOMMENDED for a wheel smaller than 9" . . .
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
Firehawk wheels are 9" . . . . .

Plus when talking about 17" diameter, is different that 18" diameter . . either way a 275 is NOT RECOMMENDED for a wheel smaller than 9" . . .
That information is NOT correct. The production ROH wheels that were made for the 1994 Firehawk were not 9" they were as i said, 8.5" if you not believe me, i even went downstairs and took a ******* picture...



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. . . i even went downstairs and took a ******* picture...
Keep it up . . . you are warned.
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Originally Posted by NXZ
Is the 275x40x18 the same outside diameter as a 245x40x18. I was told that the 275x40x18 is larger than the 245x40x18 and that it would throw an ABS light because of it. Not Sure, I will look into going with a 40 series all the way around.

You're welcome dude, anytime.
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damn the poor guy just wants to get informed
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Originally Posted by kornfreak_401
damn the poor guy just wants to get informed
Have you noticed lately though, that every question asked gets turned into a battle? It seems like people ask a legit. question and get **** from everyone. I can understanda sking a question that has been asked 100 times before, fine...use the search button before making a new thread...but when someone asks a good question everyone gets on their case. Hell, i'll probably be banned now for saying the "s-word" but it's getting crazy around here...it never used to be like this. This is a forum for information, not a place to get ridiculed for asking a question. Like i said, use the search button, if you can't find it there then ask...

In this dude's case, i answered his question and told i was wrong...so i justified why i was right, granted perhaps i should not have been as hostile with my reply, my apoligies, but still...c'mon guys we're all friends here.
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Originally Posted by SLPHawk300
In this dude's case, i answered his question and told i was wrong...so i justified why i was right, granted perhaps i should not have been as hostile with my reply, my apoligies, but still...c'mon guys we're all friends here.
We are all hear to learn . . . I learned that SLP did things different on older Hawks . . . I appreciate you educating me . . . I also apreciate the apology cause I felt your responce was uncalled for . . . and yes we are all freinds . . .

The hard thing here is people chime in about 17" tires in 18" tire threads, and things do not automatically translate . . .

Just becuase a 275/40ZR17 tire fit a 17" x 8.5" wheel. Does not automatically mean a 275/35ZR18 is going to fit a 18" x 8.5" wheel . . .

I only site manufacturer's recommendations . . .
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