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Old 11-28-2012, 01:44 PM
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hey guys, i have an 06 monte lt and i want to put 18" wheels on it. the wheels i like are 18x8.5 Is it possible to go that wide with out rolling the fender or having it affect the turning in the front?
 
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Old 11-29-2012, 08:24 AM
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I am thinking with the wide fender wells on the Montes will make that an ok size to run. Now if you lower the Monte, that will be a diffrent story. I looked around and it did not seem to look like an issue with rubbing or anything.
 
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Old 11-29-2012, 08:32 AM
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You should be fine on that width, just be careful with the tire sizing
 
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Old 11-29-2012, 10:45 AM
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What size tire do you think I should run with those?
 
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Old 11-29-2012, 10:56 AM
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245/45/18 should fit under the strut plate
 
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Old 11-29-2012, 01:58 PM
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Alright, thank you!
 
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I have 18x9 so you should be ok. Also mine is lowered.
 
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