SaltWaterFish Founding Member Jan 6, 2002 208 0 17 Cedar Rapids, IA Jul 3, 2005 #1 Jul 3, 2005 #1 Cobra 18x9 rims, 275-40 out back and 245-40 upfront, BFG g-force rubber. Will I have any probs with the speedo being right? Did have on 225-55-16's.
Cobra 18x9 rims, 275-40 out back and 245-40 upfront, BFG g-force rubber. Will I have any probs with the speedo being right? Did have on 225-55-16's.
DFG 5OH Active Member Aug 28, 2004 1,341 0 36 Louisville, KY Jul 3, 2005 #2 Jul 3, 2005 #2 your speedo may be a little off, but i dont think its anything to worry about. If the cops are strict where you lift, i'd back off the cruise a little.
your speedo may be a little off, but i dont think its anything to worry about. If the cops are strict where you lift, i'd back off the cruise a little.
RIO5.0 15 Year Member Feb 16, 2001 6,892 8 128 N.H. Jul 3, 2005 #4 Jul 3, 2005 #4 Damn Roy...Thats some shine for Black, looks pretty mint....
super302 I'd do anything for free Bapples May 29, 2004 2,878 1 0 Davenport, IA Jul 3, 2005 #5 Jul 3, 2005 #5 cedar rapids, eh?? what HS did you go to?
N Nobody Founding Member May 9, 2000 2,515 0 0 Kenmore, WA Jul 3, 2005 #6 Jul 3, 2005 #6 The 18" tire is 1" taller than the stock tire. You will be moving faster than your speedo will indicate.
The 18" tire is 1" taller than the stock tire. You will be moving faster than your speedo will indicate.
Mrgreen94gt SIMMA DA NA!!! Founding Member Jul 16, 2002 448 0 0 West TN Jul 4, 2005 #7 Jul 4, 2005 #7 275/40-18 = 26.66" OD 225/55-16 = 25.74" OD At 60mph on your speedo, you'll actually be going 62.1. 70mph = 72.4 80mph = 82.8 Not bad off. Probably within the factory variance from reality. Looks good btw.
275/40-18 = 26.66" OD 225/55-16 = 25.74" OD At 60mph on your speedo, you'll actually be going 62.1. 70mph = 72.4 80mph = 82.8 Not bad off. Probably within the factory variance from reality. Looks good btw.
S SuperDust22 The Power of Pixie Dust?! Oct 19, 2003 1,821 0 0 Gilbert,AZ Jul 4, 2005 #8 Jul 4, 2005 #8 looks good man Dustin
SaltWaterFish Founding Member Jan 6, 2002 208 0 17 Cedar Rapids, IA Jul 5, 2005 #9 Jul 5, 2005 #9 super302 said: cedar rapids, eh?? what HS did you go to? Click to expand... I'm a transplant from Belmond,IA. Been here about 3 years. Lived in WDM for a while and would like to move back.
super302 said: cedar rapids, eh?? what HS did you go to? Click to expand... I'm a transplant from Belmond,IA. Been here about 3 years. Lived in WDM for a while and would like to move back.
S/CBlack95GT New Member Apr 6, 2003 2,018 0 0 Tampa Palms, FL Jul 5, 2005 #10 Jul 5, 2005 #10 Looks good, but why didnt you go with a 275/35 or a 285/35 so the tire would be the same diameter?
SaltWaterFish Founding Member Jan 6, 2002 208 0 17 Cedar Rapids, IA Jul 5, 2005 #11 Jul 5, 2005 #11 I got them from a guy at work, so that is the way they came. Looks like a 255 would have worked better on the front.
I got them from a guy at work, so that is the way they came. Looks like a 255 would have worked better on the front.