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Oct 12, 2006 | 02:54 PM

Kabs

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Buying Wheels Need Help

I am planning on buying wheels.

Wheel Diameter (Inches):

18"

Wheel Width (Inches):

8.5"

PCD Bolt Pattern:

5x114.3

Offset:

25mm

Hub Bore:

67.1

Wheel Diameter (Inches):

18"

Wheel Width (Inches):

9.5"

PCD Bolt Pattern:

5x114.3

Offset:

28mm

Hub Bore:

67.1

And I need help choosing a tire size. I was recommended to go 255/35/18 and 275/35/18. Is this a wise choice? I want fat tires but nothing like 295+ . Also is the 35 good? or should it be 40?

I would like this to be a fairly safe setup =P With no rubbing. Does the 2nd number basically determine how fat the tire is from the lip to the top?
Thank for your help.

Oct 12, 2006 | 04:36 PM

Kabs

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anyone?

Oct 12, 2006 | 05:21 PM

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The sizes that you have selected are the same as the NISMO wheels. Use the NISMO recommended tire sizes.

Oct 12, 2006 | 06:25 PM

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I think you were suggested 245/40 275/35 or 265/35 275/35

For the 'look good' kinda look. For handling and stability i'd do 265/40 all around.

Oct 12, 2006 | 07:40 PM

Kabs

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raj get online

Im not doing 9.5 all around im doing 8.5F 9.5R.... so I need to know should I do 35 or 40

I want the looks good... and if look good is safe then ill stick to it

Oct 13, 2006 | 07:43 AM

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245/40/18 front (or a 255 if you can find them) 275/40/18 rear

a 265 on a 8.5 inch wheel looks ridiculous (IMHO)

Oct 14, 2006 | 07:46 PM

Kabs

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can anyone tell me what the difference will be between a 35 and a 40

Will my tires be more low profile? Will the 35 be unsafe?

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