what tire size on 18in rims

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05-28-09, 07:19 PM

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what tire size on 18in rims

i have 18in rims with a 40mm offset for my 86 4 bolt rx7 what tire size would be the biggest size i can get on the back and front with and without spacers would like to get some 255's in the back if possible? help me out i need traction fast!

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05-28-09, 07:27 PM

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i am running 225/40 and 255/35 on 18x8s, 40 offset

I did run a small spacer in the front, I have a 5 bolt suspension with RB springs and KYB AGXs

I think I could have even went wider in the rear

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05-28-09, 08:32 PM

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going to test fit some tires tomorrow maybe 255/35 thinking if i go anything over 225 in the front i will need an over fender? anyone else have any info?

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05-29-09, 12:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob XX 7

i am running 225/40 and 255/35 on 18x8s, 40 offset

I did run a small spacer in the front, I have a 5 bolt suspension with RB springs and KYB AGXs

I think I could have even went wider in the rear

That size and nothing rubs at all? I wanna go 18's too but scared of the NYC strrets.