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Old 11-22-2005, 12:35 PM
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Default Max wheel size rear 89 930 18x11.5 3.5 outer 8.0 inner

I am having my Kinesis super cup wheels refurbished and would like to go to a wider wheel. I was running 10 x 18 rims with 3" outer and 7" inner with 295x30-18 Michelin sport cup tires. I know I have at least 1/2" on the outside for clearance but not sure of the inside. I know I should have measured before the tire was removed and the rim sent out but I didn’t, that is why I need some advice. So can I go 11.5" or go to 11". I am going to mount 315X30-18 tires and would like to go bigger but I don’t think I have room. I am running coilovers with adjustable spring plates and torsion bars removed.

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I ran 11.5 Kinesis wheels in the rear of my 89 and I think 12" would fit.
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Geoffrey,

Will 345/30 YR18 fit under the wheel wells without rubbing? I can roll the fender lip if need be.
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I know a 315/30/18 will fit fine, but have doubts about the 345.
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That and move the oil line.
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Do I have to move the oil line if I run 11 1/2" rims with 315x30-18 tires?



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