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*Shane* · 02-17-2007, 06:48 PM

I agree a wider wheel looks better, but I bought a set of Billet Specialties 18 x 8.5 for a racehorse deal ... all four same size.

Thus my dilemma. I was thinking along the lines of a 245/45/18 for front ... but was lost on the back tire. Would like a little more sidewall and width for the back, but was unsure just how much would work on an 8.5" wheel.

Here's what I was thinking ... you guys tell me if I am on the right track, or off my rocker.

245/45-18 - front - 26.8 in. tall
255/55-18 - rear - 29.0 in. tall

P.S. Thanks for the link - very good information there.

02-17-2007, 06:48 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Tire Size Recommendations ... I agree a wider wheel looks better, but I bought a set of Billet Specialties 18 x 8.5 for a racehorse deal ... all four same size. Thus my dilemma. I was thinking along the lines of a 245/45/18 for front ... but was lost on the back tire. Would like a little more sidewall and width for the back, but was unsure just how much would work on an 8.5" wheel. Here's what I was thinking ... you guys tell me if I am on the right track, or off my rocker. 245/45-18 - front - 26.8 in. tall 255/55-18 - rear - 29.0 in. tall P.S. Thanks for the link - very good information there. Last edited by Shane; 02-17-2007 at 06:53 PM.