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Old 04-26-2006 | 05:08 PM
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I have 95' GT and just bought some 18x9 chrome bullit rims. Was wondring if 255/45/18 tires would work all the way around cause I want to keep all the same size for tire rotation. Any suggestions?
 
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Old 04-26-2006 | 05:49 PM
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265/35/18's would work alot better!!!
 
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Old 04-26-2006 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Lances03GT
265/35/18's would work alot better!!!
I concur!!! Either 265 or 275s
 
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Old 04-26-2006 | 06:04 PM
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Anything less than 265's and it will look funny on those wheels. 265/35/18 all the way around and you will have NO issues.
 
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Old 04-26-2006 | 06:08 PM
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This is the best SMACK talk ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 04-26-2006 | 06:28 PM
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Just noticed that. Noob mistake.
 
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Old 04-26-2006 | 09:16 PM
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Default 18" tires for my 95' gt

hey Lance, thanks for the suggestion. I have a question, my bullit rims are 18x9 and when I test mounted the front rim, it stuck out about 1/2" . Do I have the wrong offset? Bought them on ebay and were said to fit 94'-04'. will that size tire be okay?
 
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Old 04-27-2006 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 95rocket
hey Lance, thanks for the suggestion. I have a question, my bullit rims are 18x9 and when I test mounted the front rim, it stuck out about 1/2" . Do I have the wrong offset? Bought them on ebay and were said to fit 94'-04'. will that size tire be okay?
You should be fine.The DD 18x9's do stick out a little bit in the front but they will be fine.
 
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Old 04-27-2006 | 08:40 AM
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thanks for the help, i think i'll go with 265/35/18's. i forgot to mention that my suspension is strictly stock and is not lowered. does that matter?
 
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Old 04-27-2006 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 95rocket
thanks for the help, i think i'll go with 265/35/18's. i forgot to mention that my suspension is strictly stock and is not lowered. does that matter?
Only if you are concerned with the 4x4 look you will have.
 
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Old 04-27-2006 | 11:34 AM
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what tires would you use for a stock suspension. i live in the country and the roads aren't worth a s--t! plus my wife would leave my mufflers hanging on a pothole if i lowered the car!
 
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