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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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My 85 needs tires. I have 4 2013 GS Wheels (fronts) 18x9.5. My local Firestone has a real good deal on 255/35/18 Firehawk Indy. Will this size be ok? I know that the overall circumference is about 1" less than stock.
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My 85 needs tires. I have 4 2013 GS Wheels (fronts) 18x9.5. My local Firestone has a real good deal on 255/35/18 Firehawk Indy. Will this size be ok? I know that the overall circumference is about 1" less than stock.

well i guess they would work but your speedometer will read fast and you will have increased wheel gap. either of those would kill it for me personally.
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Thanks, it is just such an attractive offer. I am still debating in my head. The cost for the 35 series tire is $85 per tire vs. $130 for the 40 series.
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