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Old 08-03-2011 | 02:07 PM
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Has anyone successfully fitted 235-40/18 and 275-35/18 tires on the standard 2000 18" rims?

The reason I ask is the specific model tires I'm looking at are new and not yet available at the 265-35/18 size but 275-25/18 is listed, so I thought to go up 10mm both front and back at the same time to get a bit more contact surface area.

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Old 08-03-2011 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by aviography
Has anyone successfully fitted 235-40/18 and 275-35/18 tires on the standard 2000 18" rims?

The reason I ask is the specific model tires I'm looking at are new and not yet available at the 265-35/18 size but 275-25/18 is listed, so I thought to go up 10mm both front and back at the same time to get a bit more contact surface area.

TIA.
I have 235-40/18's on my 18 x 7.5" front rims. Look good, slight sidewall bulge.

I have 265-35/18 on the rear 18 x 10" but many recommend wider, 285 even 295. I will definitely go wider (285) in the rears when the time comes.
Old 08-03-2011 | 03:26 PM
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Go to go 265 on the rear otherwise aspect ratio will be off. 275 will be too tall.
Old 08-03-2011 | 04:04 PM
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Running 225/40 & 285/30/18 on my 8's and 10's
Old 08-03-2011 | 04:25 PM
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just put 235/40, 285/35 MPSS on my 2001 C2...recommended from my indy....fitment is fine, no rubbing, speedo does read dead-on accurate now...
Old 08-03-2011 | 05:55 PM
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2004 40th AE
235/40 - 18 & 295/30 - 18 with no rubbing on stock rims
Old 08-03-2011 | 06:39 PM
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It isn't a problem fit. 235 fits all but the most slammed cars. 275 is a good fit too. If you have an 11" back rim, a 275 minimum will be needed. Watch your OD's if AWD.

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Originally Posted by MiamiC70
2004 40th AE
235/40 - 18 & 295/30 - 18 with no rubbing on stock rims
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