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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 08:55 PM
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What size should I purchase?

So I just bought some Wedssports SA15R 18x9.5 +38 square setup. The tires currently mounted are 275/35/ZR18. Planning on buying meatier tires. Should 275/40/18 be enough to clear the minor gap? I don't wanna lower the car anymore than it already is.What size should I purchase?-photo556.jpgWhat size should I purchase?-photo659.jpg
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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Nice looking setup there! A 275/40 is a better fit, will get you real close to OEM diameter to keep your speedometer accurate and will add a 1/2" to your sidewall so should fill in that gap a nice amount. Should be happy with that plan.
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 09:40 PM
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Agreed, 275/40/18 will be the ideal size. Nice and meaty
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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 01:01 AM
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Awesome! Thanks for your input guys! Can't wait to track in my new Jordans!
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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 01:17 AM
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Those wheels really suit the car. Even I have been considering downsizing to 18s to shed some weight. I wish weds had slightly aggressive offsets as I don't want to use spacers.

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Old Jan 20, 2017 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Presto
Those wheels really suit the car. Even I have been considering downsizing to 18s to shed some weight. I wish weds had slightly abrasive offsets as I don't want to use spacers.
Thanks! Yeah I downsized from my staggered 19" to this square 18" setup for track purposes. They don't look as aggressive but if I do decide to push the wheels further outward I have extended ARP studs already installed and some spacers sitting in my garage.
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Old Jan 21, 2017 | 07:32 PM
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Here it is guys. 275/40/ZR18. Almost track ready

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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 11:34 PM
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Looks great! I'd actually not guess those were 18's. You're my doppleganger.
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 11:39 PM
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Looks great! I'd actually not guess those were 18's. You're my doppleganger.
Lemme see! Here are some better angles. FAT TIRES!

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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 01:21 AM
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I actually have a midnight grille that's yet to go on. Really surprised at how non-bronze those look. I didn't go with the Wedssports because I wasn't convinced I'd like the bronze but those look awesome on the car.
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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 02:10 AM
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😍 that IPL body just looks sexy. And yeah the bronze wedssports really only look bronze when ur up close but from afar it's kind of hard to tell.
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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by xmajd92
Here it is guys. 275/40/ZR18. Almost track ready

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How is the steering feel with the 275? Has it become a lot heavier ?
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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 12:18 PM
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How is the steering feel with the 275? Has it become a lot heavier ?
It's very slight from what I can feel.
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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 02:50 PM
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Very nice! Love the look of 18s, it's what I currently run. (18x9.5 +38 as well!)

What tires are you on?
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Very nice! Love the look of 18s, it's what I currently run. (18x9.5 +38 as well!)

What tires are you on?
Just bought Sumimoto HTR ZIII 275/40/ZR18. Planning on tracking pretty soon.
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