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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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what size tire to get?

i got the rear vette wheels... 18x9.5.... the normal tire for this rim is 275,40,r18.... what size would keep my speedo correct?
Old Aug 19, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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Re: what size tire to get?

You would get a better match with a 275/35-18. That is just about the same as stock. The 275/40 would be an inch larger than stock diameter and cause your speedo to read about 2.3 MPH low at 60 MPH.
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