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Old 03-05-10 | 09:38 AM
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Default Anyone up-sizing tires on OEM 18s?
I'm curious if any of you are up-sizing the tires on OEM wheels. My g/f's car needs new tires and IMO the front look a they could run a slightly wider diameter, however the rears look to be an OK fit in the standard size.
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I'm curious if any of you are up-sizing the tires on OEM wheels. My g/f's car needs new tires and IMO the front look a they could run a slightly wider diameter, however the rears look to be an OK fit in the standard size.
I agree, I plan to go to 235/40/18 on the front next time but rear is fine.

Be sure you get front alignment to minimize inside wear on front tires
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I agree, I plan to go to 235/40/18 on the front next time but rear is fine.

Be sure you get front alignment to minimize inside wear on front tires
She's getting new tires tomorrow and we're going to go with 235s up front. She'll definitely be getting an alignment. Her tires (OEMs) had some pretty bad inner wear on stock suspension.
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post pics of the 235s!!!
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She's getting new tires tomorrow and we're going to go with 235s up front. She'll definitely be getting an alignment. Her tires (OEMs) had some pretty bad inner wear on stock suspension.
Yeah inner tread wear is standard on this model
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Originally Posted by giantdefy
post pics of the 235s!!!
Ok, here are a couple pics...
Attached Thumbnails Anyone up-sizing tires on OEM 18s?-img_0005-1-.jpg   Anyone up-sizing tires on OEM 18s?-img_0007-1-.jpg  
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Originally Posted by 92 SC400
Ok, here are a couple pics...
That looks so much better than the stock tires! Matches the rear better! Do you by chance have a side shot of the whole car?
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