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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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not very good on the right tire size

i am buying rims 18x8.5 and 18x9.5

found a really good deal on 275/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear

r they too wide of a set up? any handling problems

what would be the best set up with those rims and a 1.1 inch drop all around..thx
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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YOu need a minimun of a 9 inch front and 10 inch rear for those sizes.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mondi

i am buying rims 18x8.5 and 18x9.5
These are the same size as the NISMO wheels. What tires does NISMO recommend.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Careful! Those sizes won't work for those rims. Also, make sure the offset will work. Just because you know the width and circumfrance, does not mean they will fit with all tires. You need to know the offset, as well.

For 275/35/18 you need at least a 9 inch rim
For 295/35/18 you need at least a 10 inch rim.

Go to: http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg2.html

Great site for tire and wheel questions. It will also calculate what your speedo will read with your new set up.

take your time and don't make a costly mistake.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
These are the same size as the NISMO wheels. What tires does NISMO recommend.

245/40/18 - 275/40/18

Lou
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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^^ Lou, Those are the right tire sizes, but I think David was being sarcastic.

--Spike
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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^^ Oh

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