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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:20 PM
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best tire size for 18s?

what size tires should i get to go with my 18" c5s? 285/45/18?
Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:50 PM
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definetly 285/35ZR18 is what i'd go with.
won't throw off the speedo any!
Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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No, I would go with 40 series, gives you a low profile look with a little more protection for your rims.

EDIT: With 18 inch rims 35 series tires or smaller cause too much wheelgap in my opinion.

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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 03:00 PM
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thanks
Old Dec 23, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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Use a 35 series tire, ie 275/35/18 or 285/35/18. The 40 or above series will be too tall IMHO.

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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Originally posted by TA25th
Use a 35 series tire, ie 275/35/18 or 285/35/18. The 40 or above series will be too tall IMHO.

-Shawn
yup !
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