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Old 03-22-2007, 10:41 PM
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I was thinking of getting these for my 03 Sonic Blue Mustang but I'm a little confused on tire selection.
Front: http://www.americanmuscle.com/18x9-f...percoated.html
Back: http://www.americanmuscle.com/18x10-...percoated.html

For the back it says Best Fit would be 285/35-18 but It seems a lot of people are saying the 315's are best for the DD Rims. What does the americanmuscle.com mean by "Best Fit"?

P.S. God damn rims are expensive. I'm getting a 900 dollar tax return and I still can't afford these things + tires for a few more months. >.<
 
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Old 03-25-2007, 08:38 PM
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285's fit fine, but best fit is a personal choice really. IF it was me and i had a very large rim; i would want as much tire as that rim could hold. in other words i would get the 315's instead of 285's.
 
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Old 03-25-2007, 10:35 PM
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Alright, thank you spike.
 
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Old 03-25-2007, 10:40 PM
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you will be alot happier this way trust me.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 12:46 PM
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Hey spike, will I have clearance issues if I put 18x9 upfront? I plan on eventually getting springs and id hate to have any rubbing.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by FalloutGod
Hey spike, will I have clearance issues if I put 18x9 upfront? I plan on eventually getting springs and id hate to have any rubbing.
just run a 265 or 275 tire up front to keep it from rubbing. they will only rub on hard left or right handed turns. i had 18X9's with 285's up front and they rubbed when i would pull into parking spots or did u turns.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 12:51 PM
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Alright, thank you stanger. =)
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 03:52 PM
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The 265/35/18 is perfect for the front.I have 275/35/18's on the front and they rub when turning sharp.

I had 285/35/18's on my GT but a 295/35/18 or a 315/30/18 would look alot better.I have 315/30/18 BFG Dr's now on the back of my Cobra and they are huge
 
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