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77gp 12-13-2011 07:48 PM

255/45/18?
 
Anybody switch up their 7th gen to this size. One website showed it was ok. Just wondering about width clearance. Would like the wider tire.Go from 235/50/18 to that size. Thanks

d8lejrmonte 01-02-2012 08:07 AM

im really not sure how this works but it may help. its a fitment guide
Custom rims, wheel tire packages for your ride - RIMSnTIRES.com

nemesis 01-02-2012 10:53 AM

you shouldn't have problem with clearance i believe thats what the factory grand prix gxp came with. btw that's what i ran on my old 6th gen and mine was lowered.

77gp 01-02-2012 11:47 AM

Thanks guys, that website says they are just fine.

d8lejrmonte 01-02-2012 01:59 PM

np i kinda answered that question for myself too lol. i just thought 235s were the widest

DuSSt 01-17-2012 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by 77gp (Post 391329)
Anybody switch up their 7th gen to this size. One website showed it was ok. Just wondering about width clearance. Would like the wider tire.Go from 235/50/18 to that size. Thanks

I have done this, with 18x9 Rims and a 34 offset
I would suggest though, or something to keep in mind, and i will be posting a thread about it.
Anyways, the inner lip on the rear fender well is just bent in at a 90 degree angle, which isn't much of a problem normally, however I noticed a problem after I hit a speed bump that I didnt see coming because was in an unfamilar part of town. Cussed as i did and apologized to my car lol.
Long story short, in this type of situation, with severe wheel travel, this lip can be a problem with cutting into the outside sidewall of the tire. I have my winter (stock) wheels and tires on now, but plan to get that lip rolled up by a body shop before spring.


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