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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 12:17 PM
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Is there any major advantages/disadvantages of putting 18's on all 4 corners? Is 275/35/18's to big for the front,will there be any rubbing?
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 12:30 PM
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18's all the way around are a good choice for your car. The 275's wont be a problem on it either. :)

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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 01:17 PM
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Hummmmmmm..
I have heard that the 275/35/18 can & DO rub a little in the front...

Most guys run 265/35/18 up front.... :yesnod:
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 02:28 PM
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I have 285/30/18's on the front for 8,000 miles and they didnt rub at all. Maybe I missed the post about them rubbing on somebody elses car?

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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 03:21 PM
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Even when turning? Thats a pretty wide tire to run up front...
I do believe you, but I have serious doubts at the same time about using anything wider than a 265/35/18....
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 03:29 PM
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Yep, no rubbing even while turning....

It is one of the standard CCW wheel setups that you can buy for your car. 285's in the front & 335's in the rear without tubbing. :smash: Makes the car look like it is on Steroids!! :eek:

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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 05:50 PM
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How wide are the wheels? 9.5 and 11?
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 05:59 PM
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10" & 11.5"

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Impressive to say the least!!!

Must be some kind of offset for a 10" wide rim & no rubbing!
Same with the 11.5" in the rear, and 335's WITHOUT tubbing!

Wow! :cheers: :smash:
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