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Old 06-09-2004, 10:39 AM
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Wheel And Tire Size Q?

Anybody know what is the biggest and widest tire size I can mount on my 18x9.5 brabus mono block VI wheels? For example, 315/30/18, 295/30/18.......ect. My car is a stock suspensions. Not lowered.

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265-30-19 tires for the rear without have to do any fender modifications
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Thanks Mike!
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I imagine you could probably get 285's on the rear, especially if it is not lowered. Everybody says 235 up front and 265 in the rear, but that is not written in stone especially since all tire makers don't make their tires the exact same size. A 235 tire from one company maybe a little narrower than a 235 tire from another. There is not much difference in 285 and 265 anyway, but if you are willing to try it may fit depending on the brand. Good luck!
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265/35 fits perfect on a 18 x 9.5 so if you think of going with 285/35 18 it would at least be 10" or the tire will look to oval and not square like.

275 and 265 are the most popular tire sizes if you want to go with 285 and above only a selected few make tires that match perfect.....sucks cause I want to go with 285 on a 9.5 but it just wont look as neat 275 can get away with it tho.

in my opinion look for tire manufacturers that run wide for their size like the Potenzas S03...go with those and they would look similar to a 275 because the tire has a square like look to them.

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I currently have 265/35/18 on my 18x8.5 (rear). My new rear rims are 18x9.5's deep dish. What I want to do is to make my rear beefy lookin. I will try 285/30 this weekend and will see what happen. Everyone, thanks you for all the advices.

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