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Old 12/12/15 | 10:34 PM
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Tire size

Right now I currently have a set of wheels and tires I bought from American Muscle it's The staggered fitment of 18s 285/35/18r I am wondering if I can fit a 305/45/18r if anyone can help that would be great
Old 12/13/15 | 08:03 AM
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I think they would. But go here http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do
and check it out.
Old 12/14/15 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by s197
Right now I currently have a set of wheels and tires I bought from American Muscle it's The staggered fitment of 18s 285/35/18r I am wondering if I can fit a 305/45/18r if anyone can help that would be great
Every tire manufacturer has a rim fitment chart. As long as your rim size is in the given range you're good. Now there are some folks out there who will fit any tire on any rim and think it's OK but it usually looks stupid and is detrimental to performance. Stick to what the tire manufacturer suggests.

I run 305/45/18's on my car.
Old 12/20/15 | 08:33 AM
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I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go with nitto nt05 drag radial 305/45r18
Old 12/21/15 | 09:47 AM
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I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go with nitto nt05 drag radial 305/45r18
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Those are pretty decent tires. I ran them along with the triple 5R's and MT's. They are right in the middle as far as performance. They don't last for **** though, but either do the MT's.
Old 12/21/15 | 10:57 AM
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Those are pretty decent tires. I ran them along with the triple 5R's and MT's. They are right in the middle as far as performance. They don't last for **** though, but either do the MT's.
that looks great thanks
Old 12/21/15 | 12:41 PM
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Those are pretty decent tires. I ran them along with the triple 5R's and MT's. They are right in the middle as far as performance. They don't last for **** though, but either do the MT's.
is yours lowered at all or is it stock height
Old 12/21/15 | 10:07 PM
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Right now I currently have a set of wheels and tires I bought from American Muscle it's The staggered fitment of 18s 285/35/18r I am wondering if I can fit a 305/45/18r if anyone can help that would be great
How wide are the wheels?

I have 9.5"-wide wheels and I'm running 305/40/18's right now, Nitto NT555R:

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I had 18x10 on the car for a short while, with the same tires on them, and they fit even better:

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Old 12/22/15 | 04:42 AM
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How wide are the wheels? I have 9.5"-wide wheels and I'm running 305/40/18's right now, Nitto NT555R: I had 18x10 on the car for a short while, with the same tires on them, and they fit even better:
18 x 10 is what I have
Old 12/23/15 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by s197
is yours lowered at all or is it stock height
Those pics are with ProKit springs. I ride on Cobra Jet RA springs now which is a little taller in the rear and a little shorter in the front.


Originally Posted by Gabe
How wide are the wheels?

I have 9.5"-wide wheels and I'm running 305/40/18's right now, Nitto NT555R:






I had 18x10 on the car for a short while, with the same tires on them, and they fit even better:




I'm thinking those are just a tad wide for a 9.5" rim. It might be better if you had a bit more sidewall height. Maybe try the 45 series next go around. The bulge will be less noticeable.
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