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Oct 1, 2007 | 02:12 PM

slikrider20

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Quick question for 18" owners

I just ordered my 275/40/18" Sumitomo tires today that are going on my 18x 9.5" ZR1s. I got a call from the tire rack guy saying they might not fit, but he wasn't totally sure. Just before i confirm to have them ship them out, will i run into any problems with these tires? The car is at stock height. Thanks in advance.

Oct 1, 2007 | 02:30 PM

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It will be close because they are an 1" taller than stock. Have you lowered it any?

Oct 1, 2007 | 02:36 PM

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The car is at stock height. The 275/40/18's are about a half ince shorter than stock. 4.82 vs 4.33"

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Oct 1, 2007 | 03:21 PM

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They should fit. There was a guy who just got 18" ZR1's on his trans am and he got the same size tire you just ordered. If anything you can go with a 275/35-18 tire. That is the same diameter as stock and rides pretty good. It will look fine.