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Old 12-22-2008, 07:50 PM
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Default Anybody running 255/35/18 tires?

Just wondering if anyone runs this tire size front and/or rear? If so, can you list what the width/offset of your wheel, and also the brand/model of the tire? Thank!
Old 12-22-2008, 10:37 PM
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i ran Toyo R888s in a 255/35/18 on a +15 18x9.5 RE30 with 295/30/18 on a +18 18x10.5 RE30 for the Import Tuner shoot i did. The 255/35 R888 came in with a tread width: 10.1" & overall diameter: 25.1". The 295/30 tread width was: 11.8" and o.d. 25.1".. However i would not recommend either size due to the o.d. size and resulting gearing changes.

Old 12-22-2008, 11:13 PM
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So basically that tire size is never run on front or rear Z/G wheels then?
Old 12-23-2008, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
So basically that tire size is never run on front or rear Z/G wheels then?
Well, you can but they're shorter. If you're thinking going square with this tire size, it is really more ideal for the track. I have a set of race slicks with 255/35 in front and 285/35 in rear -- both are ~25" tall.
Old 12-23-2008, 05:57 AM
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I plan on running 265/35/18's Direzza Star Specs all around on (4) 18x8.5 +33 track wheels this upcoming year.

Both DD and weekend track use.
Old 12-23-2008, 06:00 AM
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I downsized to a 255/40/17, 275/35/18 combo

just make sure your F > R rolling diameter is still close. and know that you will have alot more fender gap.
Old 12-23-2008, 09:37 AM
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I've seen it done and it looks pretty lame. The outer tire doesn't match the wheel well arch anymore. For the track , who cares, just do it.
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True. I was asking for street, so thanks everyone for quickly coming to a consensus.
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