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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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I am currently running CCW 18x10 front with 265/35/18 and 18x11.5 rear with 315/30/18. What would be the largest size that I can run safely?

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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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I am currently running CCW 18x10 front with 265/35/18 and 18x11.5 rear with 315/30/18. What would be the largest size that I can run safely? Would it be possible to run 335/30/18 rear?
You can safely run 295/30 on a 10" wide rim, possibly 305's. I think you are pretty maxed for your rears.

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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Thanks I just wanted to go with a little taller tire in the rear. I have some rough roads and a lot of road kill in this area. Didn't want to lower the car!!
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You will get allot of responses from what people are running. Take their ideas into consideration before buying any tires or anything.
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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I ran Big Street Classics in those widths and ran 275x35 and 315x30. The rears were flush with the fenders. I'm not sure you'll go any bigger without sticking out. Bigger than 275 on the front and your steering on the street will get a little slow.

I still run 275 on the front but now run 345x30x19 on the back with a 13 inch rim.
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks for all of your input and you all have given me something to work with. I think that Im going to go with the 295 rear and 275 on the front.
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