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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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I am looking to buy the 95 Cobra R Rims 18x9 but what size tire would you recommend, I have a 98 Gt Conv. would perfer atleast 255/35/18 up front but not sure if I can go any bigger (i would still like to turn the wheels) and not sure on the back 275,285 ?????
 
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Are all four 18x9s? I've got 245s up front on mine, and 275s wrapping the 18x10s in the rear.
 
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Yes they would b i cannot find the 95 Cobra R Chrome rim in an 18x10 or 10.5 if any1 know if they even sell them please let me know if not what is the biggest tire i can get on the 18x9
 
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by King
Are all four 18x9s? I've got 245s up front on mine, and 275s wrapping the 18x10s in the rear.
Damn dude, 245s on a 9"??? I wouldn't go under 255. And 295s on a 10" are the nicest.
 
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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On a 9" rim go with 275mm wide tires, on a 10" tire go with something around 295-305.
 
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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You know, I could be thinking of my old sixer. I'll have to check on that later. I'm a little out of it today, on those shi--y cold meds that mess you up.
 
Old Oct 31, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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ya i just put rims on my car today i think it looks sick now
i put 275/35/18 on mine
 
Old Nov 1, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by M_Stang
ya i just put rims on my car today i think it looks sick now
i put 275/35/18 on mine
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Ok never really got an answer I wanted so ill try something a little different, 18x9 rims I will probably be putting 265/35 on the front and was thinking about 285/35 or 285/40 on the back. would 265/35 be to big on the front or should I try 255/35, as for the back would 285 be to big for a 9'' rim ??????? Should i even consider 265/35 all around. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 

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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:02 AM
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265 up front (you can run a 275 up front too) with a 285 or even a 295 would be fine on the back. Or you can run 275's all the way around. Me I like the staggered small meats up front and big meats out back. Though I only have 275's as "big" meats on the back.
 
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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i'm running staggered on mine. 8.5 with 245's in the front and 9.5 with 275's in the back on 18's
 
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Ok if I did run 275 on the front would it have to be 275/35 or can I put 275/40 (just worried about rubbing) and for the back 285/35 would that be strong enough or would I need 285/40 ????????? Thanks
 
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Tire needs to be close to if not the same total tire height as the stock tires height.
 
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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?????? not sure I understand but I hvae on 245/45/17 now I believe that was the stock size but not 100% sure just bought the car about 2months ago.
 
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