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Old 09-19-2008, 08:19 PM   #1
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Best tire size

wats the best size tires for my 83 short wide 18x8.5 in the front 20x10 in the back if got a 5/7 drop
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Old 09-19-2008, 10:56 PM   #2
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wats the best size tires for my 83 short wide 18x8.5 in the front 20x10 in the back if got a 5/7 drop
I don't know about a 18" but a 20" works good with 295-45-20 looks cool..
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Old 09-19-2008, 11:49 PM   #3
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Re: Best tire size

Consider a 245/45/18 up front if you got that route. It's just my preference, but I would go with 20's all around and stagger the tire height.
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Old 09-20-2008, 01:10 AM   #4
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Re: Best tire size

only thing is wheels are already bought i just cant deside on tires yet
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