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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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New (used) shoes for my C350 - 18" Forgestar F14 Brushed Titanium
Got these over the weekend from a nice gentleman on this forum. He even helped with mounting them on.
Front 245/40/18
Rear 275/35/18
Got some rub when I hit even small bumps with a two guys in the car. I may go with a bit more narrower rubber to avoid the rub?
If I don't hit a bump, I'm good but living in NY there's plenty of bumps or potholes.
What do you guys think about Front 235/40/18 Rear 265/35/18? Will it give me the same effect as the ones I have on now?
I'll take better pics when I get a chance. And yes I know, car needs a wash.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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looks great, i have those same rims in black and 19in. where in li are you located. and that set up should work or maybe 235/35/18 265/30/18
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Thaa kiid Jlee
looks great, i have those same rims in black and 19in. where in li are you located. and that set up should work or maybe 235/35/18 265/30/18
Thanks Jlee! I like the black rims on your car.
I think I will have to go smaller than what I have on now. Damn, I like that wide *** look too.
I'll probably order the new rubbers this week and have them installed this weekend.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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haha thanks! do you know with what brand your going with?
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Originally Posted by Thaa kiid Jlee
haha thanks! do you know with what brand your going with?

Thinking about the Sumitomo HTR Z III. Now just a question on the size.
235/40/18 and 265/35/18
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235/40/18 and 255/35/18
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So you are the lucky B@$t@rd! I was trying to talk wifey into them, but she has issues with me buying unseen items.
Enjoy!
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depends on where you are rubbing. prob the front w a 40 offset and 245. sumitomo are skinnys, I love the htr z3s.
235/265 or 225/255 thats an even stretch
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depends on where you are rubbing. prob the front w a 40 offset and 245. sumitomo are skinnys, I love the htr z3s.
235/265 or 225/255 thats an even stretch

Rubbing a bit only on bumps on the right front and a bit in the right rear. So I'll prob order the Sumitomo's in 235/265. Will the rub with what i'm experiencing with 245/275?
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So you are the lucky B@$t@rd! I was trying to talk wifey into them, but she has issues with me buying unseen items.
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I bought the wheels then told my wife.
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I bought the wheels then told my wife.
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I guess if I was in your position- I would have considered it. You were able to see them before buying and he even helped you install. I would have had to have them shipped.
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Originally Posted by chewychiu
Thinking about the Sumitomo HTR Z III. Now just a question on the size.
235/40/18 and 265/35/18
or
235/40/18 and 255/35/18
Yeah, those rubbers you have now are mighty meaty. I've run HTR Z III before and for the price point, they're excellent rubbers.
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