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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Need opinions on tires

Just put some Nitto 555 295/45/18's on the back. Was going to put 255/45/18's on the front but I love how the Nitto's fill up the wheel well and the 255/45's won't do the same. I was thinking of getting another brand's 255/55 but am hesitant to have different brand tires front and rear permanently.This thing is still my daily driver after nearly 4 years and will continue to be for the forseeable future. I'm leaning towards still getting the Nitto's but wanted some opinions.Thanks!
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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The "Monk" in me would not allow different brand tires ...
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Yeah, I know. It just doesn't seem quite right to me but I figured it was worth a check to see if anyone else does it. Or, at least will admit to it .
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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i have 255/45s on the front of mine and wouldnt go any bigger, i think it gives it a nice raked look

and mixing brands....
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Radman
Just put some Nitto 555 295/45/18's on the back. Was going to put 255/45/18's on the front but I love how the Nitto's fill up the wheel well and the 255/45's won't do the same. I was thinking of getting another brand's 255/55 but am hesitant to have different brand tires front and rear permanently.This thing is still my daily driver after nearly 4 years and will continue to be for the forseeable future. I'm leaning towards still getting the Nitto's but wanted some opinions.Thanks!
I have the same setup, with 255/45s up front, and have no complaints.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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I think if your not driving like a madman and expecting mixed tires to handle like a set of matched tires you will be just fine. Its not the end of the world.
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