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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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I'm going with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's but I don't know whether to get 275/35/18 or 275/40/18. Is 40 gonna be to tall? I need advice asap as I am about to buy some. Thanks alot in advance.
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what size rim 18X9.5?
the 274/40/18 is a lil taller
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Yeah 18x9.5 I remember reading somewhere that the 275/40/18 is too tall for the front but I don't know about the back. anyone else?
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Bump...a little help so I get the right one's
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your queston is not clear, maby try and re word it
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I'm just wondering if everybody goes with 275/35/18 or 275/40/18
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usually when you go up in rim size the tire needs a lower profile. Meaning if your going to an 18 the tire size would be 275/35/18. That just my 2 cents on how I would do it..
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Thanks for the advice. As of right now I'm gonna order the 275/35/18 unless anybody tells me different before then. Thanks again.
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No prob forgot to say if u were going with a smaller width you could prob use a 40 height tire but ur staying 275 width
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i have 275/35r18s on a 9.5 rim in the front and they barely fit. I doubt that 40s would fit without rubbing a lil.
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