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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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I've got a 2000 coupe and was thinking about getting 18" rims all the way around. Is there any downside as far as handling that anyone knows about? Has anyone done this recently, if so please post pics so I have some sort of an idea of what it'll look like. I want the rears to be 18 x 10.5 w/ 295/35/18, what size should I go with the fronts with 18"? Any opinions greatly appreciated.

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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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Many people have done this...works fine, no problems.

Use a 265/35/18 for the front.

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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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I've got a 2000 coupe and was thinking about getting 18" rims all the way around. Is there any downside as far as handling that anyone knows about? Has anyone done this recently, if so please post pics so I have some sort of an idea of what it'll look like. I want the rears to be 18 x 10.5 w/ 295/35/18, what size should I go with the fronts with 18"? Any opinions greatly appreciated.Thanks
Tires with a larger cross-section increase Cd which decreases top speed.
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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Hi and welcome to the Forum! :cheers:

:iagree: with Y2Kvert4me. Many owners are doing this. Just make sure you select apprioriate wheel widths and the correct size tires.

Here's a picture of the GM Tiger Shark concept car. It has Kinesis Motorsport K58 (18" 5-spoke design) custom 3-piece forged wheels on all corners:

(Click the pic for a larger view.)

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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 11:09 PM
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Ive been running 18's all the way round all summer with no prob
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