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Anyone running 285/30/18's on their SC?

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Old 05-30-08, 07:21 AM
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Default Anyone running 285/30/18's on their SC?

Just wondering because I have a set of G-Force TA/KD's in my basement and I'm wondering if they will fit and what they will look like on an SC. Thanks Guys!!!!
Old 05-30-08, 08:17 AM
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Im running 295/30/18 and I love it!
Old 05-30-08, 08:21 AM
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I'm running that size
Old 05-30-08, 08:58 AM
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Anyone have pic's? I want to see sideviews and backside views. Thanks again Guys!!!
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Here is a rear shot of 295/30/18
Old 05-30-08, 12:28 PM
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285/30 on 18" will be too small. That's almost in inch drop in overall diameter from stock. I'd either go for that size on 19" rims, or go for 285/35s.
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depends on the width and offset of the wheel
Old 05-30-08, 05:10 PM
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I too am running 295 30 18 ... all the way around. Love the fatness...
Old 05-31-08, 11:54 AM
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That's the same size I'm running right now...although I should have went with a 295...

Here's a pic...a little conservative, but will be more agressive in the future
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Im sure the tire will fit. Its the wheel fitment you have to be more concerned about. I wanted to run that same size for my rears mounted on a 12" width wheel with an offset in the 10s or 20s (really low). I wonder if anyone here has this setup?
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What suspensions are you guys running for that? I'm starting to think my Tein S-tech springs and SupraTT shocks may still be too low.
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275/35-18 Great stock ride height

285/30-18 Looks good lowered
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