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Im trying to find a good looking sidewall height on an 18x8 wheel. This is not for fitment reason, but aesthetics only, so if you have a pic, post it and the sidewall height. Thanks!


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Anyone?

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Most people match their tire rolling diameter with stock to maintain speedometer accuracy (see tire size guide at top of General page), if you choose to go another direction then simply choose what you like and ignore your speedometer...

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Yeah, I've read it. Was hoping for some pics so I can see. I want low, but not too low.

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Your pretty limited with a 18x8 wheel for tire sizes. If you want something that will Look good I would do a 225/40 on all four with a quality tire. You could fit up to a 245/40 If you want, but I wouldnt go smaller or larger than those sizes mentioned.

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I used to run 255/35/18 on my 350z rims 18x8's

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http://www.rimtuck.com

Lots of good fitment ideas on there.

If you're thinking about stretching at all, look on here first to look at the different sizes of tires on different wheels. And I'm not a fan of stretching a tire that's too skinny for the wheel, but good looks can be achieved by doing it.
http://tyrestretch.com/

Just remember the bead isn't going to be seated as well on a stretched tire, and can be dangerous if you're planning on heading to the track or doing some spirited driving.

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fronts are 8" wide with 245/40/18's on them.

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Ace2cool wrote:http://www.rimtuck.com

Lots of good fitment ideas on there.

If you're thinking about stretching at all, look on here first to look at the different sizes of tires on different wheels. And I'm not a fan of stretching a tire that's too skinny for the wheel, but good looks can be achieved by doing it.
http://tyrestretch.com/

Just remember the bead isn't going to be seated as well on a stretched tire, and can be dangerous if you're planning on heading to the track or doing some spirited driving.
Sweet. Thanks bro, forgot about rimtuck. And a def no on stretching
Z-owned wrote:fronts are 8" wide with 245/40/18's on them.

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Schweet! That helps for the front, then I can mimick on the 9.5 on the rear

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You guys think i can fit a 275/35 on an 18x9.5 +20 without camber in the rear? I don't mind rolling the quarters

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I think so, I run 275's on my 8.5's with no issues...even lowered although I've only gone within 3/4" of tire.

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Saweeet..... Stoked! Didn't want to go for the 255? Got a pic?


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