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295/30 R18 vs 275/35 R18 will they fit?

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Old 03-06-2011, 12:08 AM
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Default 295/30 R18 vs 275/35 R18 will they fit?

I have been running 295/30 R18 Michelin SP2's on the rear. They came off a 2002 996 turbo. I've got a deal on some 275/35 R18 SP2's. Will the 275's fit?

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Should be ok but you need to check the outside diameter of the 35 profiles. It might be a little bit taller. I think you have to retain a pretty close OD on your front and rear tyres for the ABS to work. What are you running on the front?
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It's an 86 so no ABS.

235/40 R18
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You should be able to get the ODs from TireRack or somewhere. This will give you enough to go on for fitting.
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8mm difference in sidewall height, or roughly 1 (.96) inch difference in circumference.. (unless my math is funked up, its been a while)

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