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 Post subject: Tire size
PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:13 am 
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Help!

What is the max. tire width and offset for 18in. rims for a 2003 Grandprix? in now have 245/45/18 what the widest size and wheel offset to keep them tucked? i'm going to switch over to coilover also.


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 Post subject: Re: Tire size
PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:20 am 
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Depends on the rims, but honestly 255/45/18 should be the widest you want to go for

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 Post subject: Re: Tire size
PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:30 am 
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i have 255/45/18 on my wheels they are 18x7 gxp wheels no rubbing

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 Post subject: Re: Tire size
PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:57 pm 
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I have 18X8 35mm offset KV5's with 245-45-18's. No rubbing up front but had to roll the fenders in the rear. Worth it to me with the flush look that the extra backspacing provides.

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 Post subject: Re: Tire size
PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:23 pm 
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I have 245/40/18

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 Post subject: Re: Tire size
PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:31 pm 
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mshipman89 wrote:
I have 245/40/18

I had that the frist time on my foose rims...NEVER AGAIN! Oh and your speedometer is off a bit

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 Post subject: Re: Tire size
PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:09 pm 
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I havent had any issues

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