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18" X 8.5 rims, what size of tires is the best?thankssssss

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Old 03-05-2003, 09:12 AM
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18" X 8.5 rims, what size of tires is the best?thankssssss
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Default 225 is best but some have put 235s on

depends on your suspension set up as to whether or not you'll get rubbing. I had 235s on my 8.5s up front but due to my set up (Bilstein & Eibach) I had rubbing so went down to 225 F and 255 R
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255s - with staggered wheels, yes?
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225/40/18 on my fronts ...
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I'm running 235/40 front and rear. Very happy.
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245/40/18 is not a good choice, right?
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Default Not on the front, because you will loose some of the turn in speed due to wider tires...

Some here have said that this would be the case. I have not tried it myself but I understand the logic.
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