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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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18 x 10 rear and 18 x 9 front


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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by sperkins
Willie - I can't spring for new trailing arms. You think I could get away with this combo using the VBP rear mono leaf?

Front - 17x8 4" BS 255/45/17
Rear - 18x8 4" BS 275/40/18

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Originally Posted by sperkins
Willie - I can't spring for new trailing arms. You think I could get away with this combo using the VBP rear mono leaf?

Front - 17x8 4" BS 255/45/17
Rear - 18x8 4" BS 275/40/18
You will never get a 275 40 18 on an 8 inch rim. The minimum rim width is 9 inches for this size tire. 9.5 is better. I run a 10 inch with this size tire.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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A few bad shots of my 77 with 18's


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