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Old 07-16-2005, 01:05 AM
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Default 285/30/18 on 9.5w???

will 285/30/18's be too wide for a stock 18" rear wagon wheel, will they have alot of sidewall sway?, plan on useing them for autocrossing... if someone has this combo let me know please, thanks...

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Old 07-16-2005, 03:53 PM
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I guess it depends on the manufacturer. Some say a 9.5" wide rim is ok while others call for a 10" wide rim.
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I have a 285/30/18 in a Michelin on front of my Vette on a 9.5 inch wheel and it fits perfect and square with the wheel. I also have a 285/35/18 on a 9.5 inch wheel on my front of my Trans Am and it fits perfect also. It is a Pirelli. Factory put 285/40/17's on 17x9.5's on the rear of 93-96 vettes.
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The 285 came stock on the C4's mounted on a 9.5" wide rim.
It will work just fine for you.

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Old 10-07-2005, 11:13 PM
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Go for it. I had no problems with 295-35 MX's on the same size wheels.
Old 10-20-2005, 09:12 PM
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I run 285 Hoosiers on 18x9.5s all the way around on my 88 for Autocross
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How does that 285 run up front if on the street, wouldn't it really track all the ruts?

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