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Old 01-30-2017, 03:03 AM   #1970 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank787 View Post
Hey guys! Need a little help here...

So my 2013 base is running on OEM wheels 18x8 Front and 18x9 Back. I'm not particularly interested in changing wheels, but want to go meatier with the tires for the more aggressive look.

Would 245/45/18 and 285/40/18 work on this OEM wheels???

I'm aware of the 0.25" higher on the back tire with this setup. Could do 275/40 for the more accurate/precise height.

Thanks!

The height of the 285/40 wouldn't be an issue...but the tire will be more pinched on the rim...most have an 11.4'ish section compared to the 10.9 of the 275.
I've run a few sets of 245/45,275/40's & they do great....the 275 would actually fit a 9.5" wheel better/as it's snugger on the wheel than the 245's on the 8's.
I didn't look at your location...but this past summer i wanted Bridgestone's RE11 in this size & nobody had both sizes available....then looked at the bit higher priced PSS Michelin....same thing,,,both sizes un-available.
After 1 pair of front's & 2 rear's of the Goodyear F1's...they discontinued the tire,so curently have the Nitto555 & they aren't bad...just a bit heavy.(27,32lbs.)
I mount & balance my own stuff & the 275 is more difficult squeezing on the wheel than the 245's up front.
Hope this help's & other's may add to it.
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