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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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I went to Nitto website and found out that they have 555R in this size: 305/45R18. Will it fit my stock 98 wheels?
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 01:03 PM
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Wouldn't that be too tall? The stock tire has a 26.7" diameter. This tire has a whopping 28.8" diameter -- over two inches taller.

Even if they fit on the rim and under the wheel well, the PCM is going to go nuts over the size difference front to back, isn't it?

A 305-35-18 would be the right diameter, but I would suspect would require a wider wheel.

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This is the only 18" size I see from Nitto...
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In the 555R, yes. They have many sizes in the 555. I don't think anyone makes an 18" Drag radial that will fit. I know all the arguments why not, but I still wish they did. I'd live with the tire wear just to be able to not have to change wheels to race.

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