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Old May 20, 2003 | 06:18 PM
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Default What tires on 18's?

Just wondering what size and brand tires everyone had on their 18's.....I'm thinking about getting some and I'm having a hard time finding the right tires that will look good with the 3/5 drop.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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Default Re: What tires on 18's?

i have 255/55/18 on my 18x8. that looks kind of beefy above the rim, if i got to do it again, id get 50 instead of 55. that would be perfect
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Old May 20, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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How About some Nitto 555 295 45 18's up from and some 555R'305 45 18's in the back for some Traction !!
that what I'll be going with
with a 2" 4" drop from Hotckis or DJM

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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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I'm not running 18's but I have to say go with some Toyo Proxes S/T's.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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Default Re: What tires on 18's?

Check out my thread I have 18x8.5's with 255-55-18 nittos.

I would not go thinner I think they become less practical.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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Default Re: What tires on 18's?

Personally, if you can fit a wider tire than a 255 with that drop I would. What back spacing do you have on the wheels? I have Yokahama 285/50/18's and I will be getting them again when they wear out. Best tire I ever owned. Also, on my 18x8 Centerline Tracers with 5" b/s, they do not rub with my 3/4 drop. You can see pics in my sig link.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 04:21 PM
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I have the same tires as Greg but I will not be buying them again. I may have gotten a bad set but IMO they did not provide $50/tire more traction than the Nitto 404s I had before. Although they are a kick *** looking tire.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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Default Re: What tires on 18's?

i got the 285/50-18 yokohama avs s/t's too. they look bad *** w/ the 2-4 drop and they have pretty good traction. they hook better than my buddies nitto 555's. and i will definatly be getting another set of them when its time for some new ones. i think i have a pic of them on my site.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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Default Re: What tires on 18's?

ihave 17's x8.5 and can fit a 275 tire, so you definatly can go wider than 255
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