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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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So i just got my 18x9.5 rims today and i measured the width and they appear to be 10.5" wide, i dunno if i am measuring them wrong or what but i was gonna go with either 255/40/18 up front with a 275/40/18 in the rear or go with 265/35/18 up front with a 285/35/18 in the rear, what do you guys think?
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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what about 245s up front and 295s in the rear?
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im just about to order some 285s out back with 265s up front...i will be going with a 35 series tire
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wheels always measure 1" wider than what they're spec'd at.

i dunno why, y2kvert4me can answer this tho.
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
wheels always measure 1" wider than what they're spec'd at.

i dunno why, y2kvert4me can answer this tho.
I think the width is spec'd at inner side of mounting lip to inner side of mounting lip.

|--| <- 9.5" -> |--|
|<---- 10.5" ----->|

So outside to outside will be about 1" more.
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Originally Posted by Blue 92
I think the width is spec'd at inner side of mounting lip to inner side of mounting lip.

|--| <- 9.5" -> |--|
|<---- 10.5" ----->|

So outside to outside will be about 1" more.
Yup,
Wheels are measured from inside to inside. (lips)
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