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Old 06-28-2010, 10:08 AM
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how big of a tire can i run on a 18x8? Im trying to find some prices so i know how much im gonna have to dip into my retirement...

Also any suggestions on a good streetable set of tires?
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Old 06-28-2010, 11:02 AM
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Assuming you would use the 18x8 for the fronts, a 245/40/18 is what we would use. For the rears, if you wanted to keep cost down, run a 18x10 with a 305.
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Also any suggestions on a good streetable set of tires?
Nitto NT555 and Sumitomo HTRZ3's are my favorites.
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Here are a few we did I found real quick


18 X 8 and 18 X 12 Forgeline SP3P


245/40/18 front and 335/30/18 rear BFG KDW TA2


18 X 10 and 18 X 12, 275/35/18 and 335/30.18 R BFG KDW TA2


18 X 9 and 18 X 11.5, 265/35/18 and 315/30/18R Michelin PS2


19 X 11 and 20 X 13, 295/30/19F and 345/25/20R Pirrelli P Zero (custom frame)
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Thanks everyone for all the help Ive got a pretty good idea what im gonna run now
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how big of a tire can i run on a 18x8? Im trying to find some prices so i know how much im gonna have to dip into my retirement...
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