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Old 04-09-2009, 04:51 AM
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Question...I bought a set of 123 wheels. Two of the tires in the front (245-40-18) are new but the other two need to be replaced. So...I bought two tires because they were a good deal. 2----265-35-18's brand new for $150. Will I have a problem mounting them on a 18x8 wheel?Normally staggered fits have like 18x8 in the front and 18x9 in the rear. Are they going to be to wide or will i be ok? Please, I need anwsers back asap.
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IMHO, I think the 8" width wheel is too narrow to run the 265/35/18. This doesn't mean that people haven't done it. Ideally a 265 width tire mounts on a 9-10.5" width wheel. As good as the deal sounds, I would pass on the 265 and get 245/40/18. Check with Trinity or Acute Performance for tire deals. You can also check with TireRack or Discount Tire Direct.

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They will probably bulge to the point of awkwardness.
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He will avoid curb rash on those narrow rims with wide tires. LOL
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