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12-30-2006, 10:33 AM

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tire question

I just want to start by saying that i know nothing about tires and wheels. But can we put larger/ wider tires on our stock 18" rims?? Thanks for the info,

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12-30-2006, 11:02 AM

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Yes, read up on our sponsor tire rack.

And do a search. 245 width is good.

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12-30-2006, 01:47 PM

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245/40/18 will work

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01-02-2007, 08:09 PM

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I just purchased michellin pilots all around. And i ordered the 245 just for the back with the 220's for the front....is this ok you think??

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01-02-2007, 08:12 PM

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I would go 245s all around.

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01-02-2007, 08:13 PM

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why would u stagger on stock rims? handling will suffer.

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