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  • can i go 285/45/18?

    i am currently running 265/35/18s on my lowered 01 bird. I am curious as to how high i could go without rubbing... roads are pretty good around here but I want to fill the fender well with a little more rubber, the ride has gotten a little rough so the more rubber the better :)thanks guys
    -Hawk<br /><br />===================================<br />Black 2001 Pontiac Firebird<br />Automatic Transmission Street Bird<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/550453\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/550453</a> <br /><br />\"Live like you were Dying\"

  • #2
    Possibly, but you know it will throw off your speedo about 3-4mph and your odometer as well right?
    2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
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    • #3
      yup, dont mind that, lol i didnt readjust my odometer last time i changed my tires so im going to compensate for the increased miles i got by getting larger tires [img]smile.gif[/img] but mainly because the tires look stretched over the rims and its ugly. i want the lip... the rims at 9.5 inches wide and 275s i think would fit perfect. but im going to try and find the biggest over that size that i can the cheapest.. do you guys recomend getting tires from tirerack? or from the local place that does punctures n **** for free? i duno if the free rotation is really worth it. i mean, i could just invest in some more jack stands and do it myself... what do you think? i cant dish out another 900 in tires... goood lord...
      -Hawk<br /><br />===================================<br />Black 2001 Pontiac Firebird<br />Automatic Transmission Street Bird<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/550453\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/550453</a> <br /><br />\"Live like you were Dying\"

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      • #4
        try 275-40-18's before anything else.
        2001 Arctic White Firebird<br />More mods than I\'m allowed to list!

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        • #5
          Doesn't say on your site, are your wheels 18x9.5?

          Like Wolf said, 275/40R18 is a common size due to the 'vettes using them, many tire choices available.
          1994 Firebird 3.4<br />15.65 @ 86.8<br /><a href=\"http://www.funkz.net/firebird.htm\" target=\"_blank\">funkz.net/firebird</a><br /><a href=\"http://mywebpages.comcast.net/funkz/timeslips.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Timeslips</a>

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          • #6
            The new vetts have 285/35R/18s on the rear.

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            • #7
              Ive got 285/30/18 on the same rims you have. My cars also lowered, i wouldnt see 45's rubbing personally.
              94 Camaro A4 Dark-Maroon 153k<br />Slp CAI,Transgo stage2,Tranny Cooler,AL ds,bilstien, eibachi\'s,bmr stuffs.

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              • #8
                im interested in going 285 as well for some more traction...would this cause any other problems?...
                <b>12 SECOND DUAL STAGE DRY NITROUS POWERED 98 A4 V6 CAMARO<br /><a href=\"http://www.mysickcamaro.50megs.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.MySickCamaro.50megs.com</a><br />Best ET: 12.82@103<br />Best MPH: 104.7<br />Best 60\': 1.75 - Stock TC</b><br /> </font><blockquote><font size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">quote:</font><hr /><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Originally posted by Shodown:<br /><strong>1DV6 runs 12\'s...enough said. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">

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                • #9
                  I was running 275/40/18 on the 18's and 285/40/17 on the ss rims. Nothing rubbed with a 2'' drop. You will be fine.
                  2005 Cavalier LS Sport M5<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615</a>

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