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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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Default max width on front wheels?

I was wondering if it would be possible to run 18x10.5's all around with 295 rubber? or would it start rubbing on the front.
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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shouldn't - I run 18x10 with 285s or 18x11 with 310s up front

the 310s do rub a bit in lock to lock, but who the heck turns that tight and that slow. I also have DRM brake ducts installed
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also does the bmw 5 x 120 bolt pattern wheels work like they do on fbods?
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 01:43 AM
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I ran 285s in the front on a 9.5 x 18 wheel. The only thing I noticed is if I was backing up with the wheel turned all the way right or left it would sort of skip or bump a little. I think it was just the wide tire skipping on pavement, could not see it rubbing anywhere.
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