Tire size question
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I've got Classics on my car. 18 x 10 in front using 265/35-18 Vredesteins. 18 x 11 in rear using the stock size 295/35-18 Vreds. If you use 12" wide rear rims you're going to need wider tires, 295 are too narrow. My tires front and rear are as wide as you want to go with their respective rims. I would suggest going down to 11" rear rims, not only for the tire size issue but the 12"s will stick out of the wheel well. My tires sit exactly at the edge of the fender openings and do not rub anything inside either (unless you're planning for flared rear fenders). I would call CCW and speak to John about his recommendations.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,366
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
If you call CCW you can get your wheels with tires already mounted. Since you're in NJ, it'd be a long ride but you could see my car in person before you make your final decision.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Toronto
295's on a 12, is called 'streched'. Go 305, on an 11.
Also...if you plan on upgrading to big brakes in the future, you have to order them to be built that way now! You can't do that after the fact.
