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Tire width - 11/3/2006 10:34:52 AM    geibe1043   Posts: 13 Joined: 11/3/2006 Status: offline I have 18 x 9 cobra wheels. I have 245/40/18's on them now and i wanted to put 265/40/18's in them but i'm not sure if they will rub in the front. I have a 2001 gt convetibe. Can anyone help? Post #: 1

RE: Tire width - 11/3/2006 11:02:18 AM    ponysnake99 Posts: 1468 Joined: 10/30/2006 From: Durham, NC Status: offline definitally fine...im getting my second set of 265 in the front and you got good room...no worries (in reply to geibe1043) Post #: 2

RE: Tire width - 11/3/2006 12:10:40 PM    colin@tirerack Posts: 356 Joined: 11/1/2006 Status: offline We list that size as a rear only fit but I know people like ponysnake99 often do get a wider size than "normal" to fit. _____________________________ Colin Email: colin@tirerack.com Phone: 877-522-8473 Tire Rack Website (in reply to ponysnake99) Post #: 3

RE: Tire width - 11/3/2006 12:47:03 PM    geibe1043   Posts: 13 Joined: 11/3/2006 Status: offline Thanks alot. Is there a certain brand that you prefer? (in reply to geibe1043) Post #: 4

RE: Tire width - 11/3/2006 2:37:38 PM    colin@tirerack Posts: 356 Joined: 11/1/2006 Status: offline If you are talking about a tire that gets you great wet and dry traction but no cold weather/snow traction than I can suggest a few: bf goodrich gforce kd michelin pilot sport ps2 yokohama advan sport bridgestone potenza re050a _____________________________ Colin Email: colin@tirerack.com Phone: 877-522-8473 Tire Rack Website (in reply to geibe1043) Post #: 5

RE: Tire width - 11/3/2006 5:56:19 PM    dmrush26   Posts: 57 Joined: 9/21/2006 From: Baytown, Tx Status: offline You could do a 265/35/18 or a 275/35/18. Either one would fit fine and look really sweet. _____________________________ 1999 35th Anniversary GT Dynomax Mufflers Fram Airhog Filter MAC H-Pipe (in reply to colin@tirerack) Post #: 6

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