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    Offline 73cuda426

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    Update: 285/40/18 tire fit works!!! Click for pic
    « on: June 20, 2005 - 12:30:56 PM »
    Going for 245/45/17 front and 285/40/18 back. Will it fit without relocation kit? Fender lip is at tire height of 26.5 now. New tire will have a diameter of 27 and width of 11.22
    Will a 9 inch rim be enough for a 285? YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeANXDJu0Ztmri4
    « Last Edit: July 02, 2005 - 09:34:34 PM by 73cuda426 »
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    Re: Will a 285/40/18 tire fit in back?
    « Reply #1 on: June 21, 2005 - 09:56:49 PM »
    To answer your first question.... :dontknow: :dontknow:

    As far as the 9" rim... you'll be safe with an 8"... I've got 275's on a 7" and that's about as big as you can go.... :wave:
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    Offline ragtopdodge

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    Re: Will a 285/40/18 tire fit in back?
    « Reply #2 on: June 21, 2005 - 11:02:30 PM »
    Should be fine.  Try to find a 9" rim w/a 5.5" BS.
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    Re: Will a 285/40/18 tire fit in back?
    « Reply #3 on: June 22, 2005 - 08:48:10 AM »
    The 18x9 rim has a 0 offset
    Will it be OK?
    « Last Edit: June 23, 2005 - 08:48:13 AM by 73cuda426 »
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    Re: Will a 285/40/18 tire fit in back?
    « Reply #4 on: June 24, 2005 - 09:56:07 AM »
    Don't think so.  That's only a 4.5" BS.  It'll work if you have a b-body rear end in your e-body.
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    Re: Will a 285/40/18 tire fit in back?
    « Reply #5 on: July 02, 2005 - 09:32:34 PM »
    Quote from: ragtopchally on June 24, 2005 - 09:56:07 AM
    Don't think so.  That's only a 4.5" BS.  It'll work if you have a b-body rear end in your e-body.
    Yes it does w/ 15 mm + offset. Click for pics at end of my 1st post.
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    Re: Update: 285/40/18 tire fit works!!! Click for pic
    « Reply #6 on: July 03, 2005 - 08:28:39 AM »
    That looks nice, 73Cuda426. :grinyes: :drool:
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    Re: Will a 285/40/18 tire fit in back?
    « Reply #7 on: July 03, 2005 - 12:41:49 PM »
    Quote from: 73cuda426 on July 02, 2005 - 09:32:34 PM
    Yes it does w/ 15 mm + offset. Click for pics at end of my 1st post.

    Okay, that's like a 4.75" BS.  I'm surprised that still worked.

    I had 16x9s w/a 5" BS and on one side, it STILL slighly rubbed on the fender lip w/smallish 245-50s.  Must be the smaller sidewall on the 40 series tires that keeps it tucked in.

    Glad it works for you!  Car looks great!
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