18x9.5 up front fitment issues..need HELP!

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Aug 1, 2008 | 09:31 AM

HeadGames

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From: Ewing NJ

18x9.5 up front fitment issues..need HELP!

I bought a set of rear 18x9.5 thin spokes and 10.5's for the rear..and have serious issues with the passenger side touching the outside of inner fender. Meaning when I turn the wheel, it touches the inside arch of the wheel house. I have a 275/40/18 on her. Has anyone else had issues, or am I just running the wrong size tire? Maybe to much side wall? I need about a inch to clear it..AND the drivers side doesn't touch at all!!

Aug 1, 2008 | 03:29 PM

leon.zeus

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From: deerfield beach florida

tire

tire is to big or tall 275 and 40 series is too much one or the other...

Aug 1, 2008 | 03:56 PM

slothy

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From: St. Clair Shores Mi

ya shoulda went with a 275/35/18

Aug 1, 2008 | 05:20 PM

Redneck Slim

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I use 18x10 with 285/35 up front,so,as suggested,try 275/35.

Aug 1, 2008 | 05:34 PM

HeadGames

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From: Ewing NJ

i need a inch..so thinking 265/35

Aug 1, 2008 | 06:20 PM

byronhunter

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Tire size

Tell us exactly where it hits. I tried that size on my '02 (not lowered) convertible and they did not hit. I drove it around and around, lock to lock, both left and right, on unlevel ground, and no rubbing.