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Old Feb 16, 2024 | 03:24 PM
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Just the right tire size!

Hi guys.

bumped into this car severel times now.
and i just love the tire and the fit (bulge)

im running 18x9.5 rear and 18x8.5 front.
any ideas what size tires that could resemble the ones on the pic?

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Old Feb 16, 2024 | 06:16 PM
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Re: Just the right tire size!

What pic?
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 12:22 AM
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Re: Just the right tire size!

Originally Posted by T.L.
What pic?
Still not uploaded?
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 03:09 AM
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Re: Just the right tire size!

Picture shows fine, guys.

I think the extra meat on the sidewall is what you like so much about the look of that car. My guess is that is a 27" tall tire with car near standard ride height. Taller tire makes the car look lowered. Also rides better than the rubberband 35 aspect ratio tires people usually run with 18 inch wheels.
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 04:08 AM
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Re: Just the right tire size!

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Picture shows fine, guys.

I think the extra meat on the sidewall is what you like so much about the look of that car. My guess is that is a 27" tall tire with car near standard ride height. Taller tire makes the car look lowered. Also rides better than the rubberband 35 aspect ratio tires people usually run with 18 inch wheels.

right! But what tires and size should i go for?
maybe Radials?
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 04:37 AM
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Re: Just the right tire size!

Originally Posted by Danishness
right! But what tires and size should i go for?
maybe Radials?
The tires that fit your wheels.... and are about 27 inch tall.
Look at tire dimension specs on the manufacturers website.
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Old Feb 17, 2024 | 08:32 AM
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That's weird, now I see it...
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