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Old 09-29-2008, 10:17 AM   #8
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Ok...small update. I spent some time talking to a local Discount Tire store manager about the best size tires for the rear 11.5 widths. I went in expecting to order 255/35/18 for the front 10.0 widths and 275/35/18 for the rears, but was told I may be refused a tire install on the rears if I try to use a 275 and that the 295/30/18 would be the best option. I did the math and looked at the Falken 452 tire specs. I like that the 295s would be the same diameter of 25.0 inches (close to stock diameter of 24.9" with 205/55/16s) but don't like that they have an almost extra inch of tread width to them effectively giving me 1/2 inch less space to work with at getting them under the stock fender in the rear even after a roll.

Would anyone see a problem running the 275/35s on the 11.5 inch wheels? In my opinion it would still be a decent-sized tire despite the small diametral increase. Or would 295s be the obvious choice? I wanted to try to keep the front and rears relatively close.
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