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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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I have never had other than stock wheels on my 00 FRC and have decided to get a set of 18, 19 wheels. my question is.... I have new rear tires 275 x40x18 Pilots. Can I use them on the front and only have to purchase 2 new rear 315's??? or will I have to purchase 4 new tires. I know it must be a bumb question but before I go to the tire store in person I don't want to sound like I'm stupid. Be easy on me now I'll be 60 in a few weeks...
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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The 275s should be no problem. I'm running them in front on 10" CCW 505A's.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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The only problem that I see with be the side wall height. 275/40/17 will work just fine but 275/40/18 will throw traction and ABS codes
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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I thought I'd get away easy with just 2 new tires ...I guess I'll just put if off for a while longer.
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Bill,

Be careful with the 315's on the rear. Everyone that I know with 315's needed to change the offset on the rears to keep them from rubbing.

I have 305's and they just barely rub with STD offset

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Thanks Chip, Looks like I'll go with the 265/35/18 front and 305/30/19 rear.. with the same wheels you have. Your car looks great. Bill

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Originally Posted by Bill Vett
Thanks Chip, Looks like I'll go with the 265/35/18 front and 305/30/19 rear.. with the same wheels you have. Your car looks great. Bill
Tks...

You will love the set up.

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