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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 11:54 AM
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Default Max tire size (18") in width on 98 vert...

I'm wondering how wide/tall I can go on 11" kinesis rims and what would require tubbing. I'm expecting to have 460rwhp this month and wondering if I'll need more than the 295/35/18's that are on there now (Pilot Sports). I can go to a wider rim if needed (Kinesis 3 peice)...
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I would not go wider than 315 on a 11" rim. Going to 12" you can use a 335 or 345 tire but I would recommend a 12.5" rim for the 345. If you want to go to 12-12.5" and have the rim/tire flush with the fender edge you will have to tub. If you accept that they stick out a bit outside of the fender you can use 12" rims with 335 tires and skip the tubbing.

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I've seen a few posts about this and the consensus has pretty much been 335's
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