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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 04:26 PM
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Everyone is doing a great job with oversize wheels, spacers and tires, etc.... however, can I get help in just determining the largest tires on stock rims for a 99 vert?
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 04:37 PM
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If you're not into stretching, 275 on the rear, 245 on the front.

Your wheels are 8.5'' in the front, and 9.5'' in the rear.
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Keep it around 27" tall. Not sure how much more would fit. I know guys with 28" tall drag radials have to modify the liners to fit.

Punch numbers into this:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
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A 285/35/18 will fit the oem 18x9.5 wheel, without issue. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...earDiameter=17
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