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    1. #1
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      What size you guys suggest??

      Heres my dilemma,i have my 18x8 fronts and 18x10 rears on order as we speak with Budnik but i dont know whether to go 245/40 which is a 26" tire or go with a 245/45 which is a 27" tire for the front?the same issue with the rear but obviously with a 285/40 or 275/35?any suggestions appreciated.

      Thanks

      George
      `67 Buick GS 400 Hdtp,494ci Stage 2 BBB,5-speed TKO-600,"The Black Widow"


    2. #2
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      I think a car like that can swallow a 26.5" tall tire without looking overkill. A 275/40 would be the same height or you could go with a 285/40 for that staggered look.

      Couple more things to consider. For the same width a taller tire from some angles will proportionally appear more narrow (a negative IMHO). However it will also give you more ground clearance while seemly lowering the car by reducing the top of tire to fender lip distance (two pluses).
      Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."

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      Quote Originally Posted by amcmike
      I think a car like that can swallow a 26.5" tall tire without looking overkill. A 275/40 would be the same height or you could go with a 285/40 for that staggered look.

      Couple more things to consider. For the same width a taller tire from some angles will proportionally appear more narrow (a negative IMHO). However it will also give you more ground clearance while seemly lowering the car by reducing the top of tire to fender lip distance (two pluses).

      Mostly of all things that troubles me is the side wall,i dont wanna have tire that has a very short side wall but then i dont want a big one either cause then you get into fender clearance issues when turning the wheels??

      Thanks
      George
      `67 Buick GS 400 Hdtp,494ci Stage 2 BBB,5-speed TKO-600,"The Black Widow"

    4. #4
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      Really depends on the shape of the wheel well so it's hard to say on your particular vehicle.

      If you know someone who has 245/60R15s on your year/model then it's probably do-able since it's basically the same height and width as a 245/45R18.
      Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."




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