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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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I'm stepping up. One of our members posted some gorgeous pix of said wheels shod with BFG KD G Force tires 265-35-18 and 295-30-19. That's my top choice so far. Tire Rack,the distributor, recommends 275's in back. Too small for the 11" rear rims IMO. Anybody have personal experience with these wheels and have tire options which don't have any speedo, rubbing or clearance issues? How about pricing, service from other outlets? The wheel/tire package looks massive - just want to be sure before ordering. Thanks

PS. they'll look even better with the new Borla Stingers. Funny how that works.
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I'm stepping up. One of our members posted some gorgeous pix of said wheels shod with BFG KD G Force tires 265-35-18 and 295-30-19. That's my top choice so far. Tire Rack,the distributor, recommends 275's in back. Too small for the 11" rear rims IMO. Anybody have personal experience with these wheels and have tire options which don't have any speedo, rubbing or clearance issues? How about pricing, service from other outlets? The wheel/tire package looks massive - just want to be sure before ordering. Thanks

PS. they'll look even better with the new Borla Stingers. Funny how that works.
I have the BFG KD's mounted on HRE 547's 265/35/18 and 295/35/19. No issues with rubbing accept for the aftermarket rear brake ducts needing to be removed because of the tire width.

A side note: The KDW's do no come in a 295/30/19 only 35 series.
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Front, 265/35/18 or 275/35/18
Rear, 295/35/19 or 305/30/19

BTW, Tirerack will only "recommend" stock size tires. Going to custom diameters/sizes you are on your own.
I ordered my tires online from them, and they held shipment until I called them to confirm the non-stock sizes I was ordering were indeed what I really wanted.

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Thanks Guys. That helps.
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