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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:19 AM
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I know its not the recomended width but has anyone tried a 295-35-18 on a 9.5" rim?
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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Sounds a little too much tire for the wheel to me....
I've run 295/35 on a 10.5 wheel (recommended wheel width for that tire)
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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I have them on my car and they work fine. It was a little tricky and time consuming to have them installed due to the small rim and wider tire, but they are on the car.cheers
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Piece of cake! Tire manufacturer recomends 9.5 to 11.5" wheels. I had my new KDW2's put on, no problem at all.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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how do you like those tires? I think thats what I'm going with, KDW2s. 275-35-18 in front and 295-35-18 in back.
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BF Goodrich KDW Spec Sheet
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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Nice site, I like the KDW and will more than likely upgrade to them next.
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295/35-18 GY Supercar tires on my stock wagonwheels...no problems.
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Not recommended by BF Goodrich the Manufacturer. 10.0 is the thinest wheel they recommend for the 295/35/18. I would be nervous that they would slip off or break the bead during some serious cornering or the centers would wear out prematurely. Your call though
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Running 285/55/18's on 18x8 chrome American Racing Wheels on my TrailBlazer. This size was the decision of the tire shop, I left it to them. I've been running them for 4 years now, 40,000+ miles, with not even an air leak.
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