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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Ok , I have a Staggered Wheel Setup.

I am running Volk CE28's

17 x 8 + 38 Offset

18 x 9.5 + 39 Offset

I am on Nitto Invo tires right now front looks like a monster truck tire
225/45/17Front
255 35/18 Rear

I am Currently on Skunk Springs but I am going to go to a Tein Suspension That is sitting in My Garage So Ride Height will be low. With My current tires my Front Fenders took a beating. I need a good tire for all around driving mainly dry and wet. I live in oklahoma so we get it all lol. But I am gonna go low just need a tire not to slam down on it lol.



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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 05:05 AM
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What size would be better for going low
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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With the width of the wheels you have the best sizes. I suppose you can go with 215/45R17 and 245/35R18 to give yourself more room. If I can help with the tires let me know.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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how wide could I go in back?
I have overfenders in the rear
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Im not positive but im sure you could go to a 265/35 in the rear...What about a 285?

Use a tire calculator online. 1010tire.com. And try to match front and rear sidewall heights using that 225/45/17.

Its hard to get the same sidewall height front and rear with 17/18 like that. I wouldnt go any smaller in the front though. Maybe just more camber?

Or even better, get wider front fenders and put the 18x9.5's up front. And get 18x11's for the rear Im just throwin' some ideas out there for you...
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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I would think the 265 would work with the over fenders. The Dunlop Star Spec and Hankook Ventus V12 would both be good tires and they are reasonable.
If I can help let me know.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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275/40 In Back , is that possiable?

215/45/18 Should I camber it a little in the front to solve the rubbing up front when I turn?
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 2ndTimeAround,Oct 16 2010, 03:25 AM
Continental DW
Love mine.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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I do not show anything happening at this time on the Conti or OZ. If I can help just let me know.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by HPCO$T,Nov 16 2010, 11:34 AM
275/40 In Back , is that possiable?

215/45/18 Should I camber it a little in the front to solve the rubbing up front when I turn?
Jim , Whatcha think?
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