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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 07:02 PM
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Hey Gang,

I would like to know if any of you E550 owners has tried a wider tire on the factory wheel my size is 265/35-18. Might consider a drag radial or compatible being i only drive
this car on weekends .I don't mind going a little taller if I have to and will change the fronts to match. She has Falcons on now


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yeah I have a 285/35 run flat bridgestone on my rear stocky
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Originally Posted by a100steaksauce
yeah I have a 285/35 run flat bridgestone on my rear stocky
How do you like them and they are stock size? i am looking at a set of 295-35-18's will they clear ?
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Originally Posted by a100steaksauce
yeah I have a 285/35 run flat bridgestone on my rear stocky
any pic's

i use this as a guide

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r18-295-35r18
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ld like to try these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NEW-P-295-35-R-18-BFGOODRICH-G-FORCE-DRAG-RADIAL-DOT-APPROVED-TIRES-/291506658664?hash=item43df269d68&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by GodfatherE550
No pics I bought a 20" set up.

I think 295 is too wide for the stock wheel. IMHO
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