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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 11:25 PM
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Question tire and rim size limits

i was thinking about running the ROH black ice RT rims on my firebird formula, they make a 17x9 that i plan on running up fron with 275 bf goodrich g-force kdw tires. they also make a 18x10 that i want to run 315 or 345 on the back, does anyone know if they will fit on the rims or under the cars wheel wells?

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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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18 by 10 should be fine for a 315 tire.18 by 11 will be better.
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:07 AM
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will the 18x10 with 315 fit under the rear wheel wells? and what about up front with 17x9 275.

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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 12:12 AM
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17X9 with 275/40's will fit fine up front. i dont know about the 18's with 315's in the back though.
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 06:51 AM
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thanks for the help
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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As long as you get a tire with the same height I don't see why it wouldn't fit. So just make sure that the overall height is the same as a 275-40-17...it will probably be around a 315-30-18 or so, but as long as it is the same it should fit without a problem
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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You may have to roll the edges of the wheel well to prevent rubbing the tire over bumps.
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