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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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what's the best tire size for 18'' 10.5R & 9.5F ?? and also the best tire brand for a soft asphalt ...!!!
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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255/40/18 and 285/40/18
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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depending on what kind of drop height if any at all, the ideal is 245/40/18 front 275/40/18 rear. you can also go with a 35 series sidewall if you want. tires wise either the Falken FK 452 or the Kumho ASX both are a bang for your buck.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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thank u guys
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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285/40 rear is too beefy
go for 285/35 you wont regret cause I have 275/40 and still think it's little fat.. track look..
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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235/40 and 225/40
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rkd350z
285/40 rear is too beefy
go for 285/35 you wont regret cause I have 275/40 and still think it's little fat.. track look..
285/40/18 matches the OEM diameter almost exactly. 285/35/18 is shorter than a 255/40/18 in the front, and IMO looks retarded.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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***** to the walls: 275/35F 275/40R FK452s are very nice too.
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 05:40 AM
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but what do u think about 275/40/18R 245/40/18F
???? ur opinion pls .
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by malized
but what do u think about 275/40/18R 245/40/18F
???? ur opinion pls .
Those sizes are fine if you like the stretched tire look
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Those sizes are fine if you like the stretched tire look
ok gr8 thx man
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by malized
ok gr8 thx man
at least do 255's in the front.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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i guess there's no 255/40 sizes...

id do 245/40 F
275/40 R

or 295 / 35 R
265 / 35 F
btw why ur asking ? u already bought the tires ! lool
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BRYCE™
235/40 and 225/40
hahahah FTMFW
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