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Were to buy 285/45/18..??

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whyask

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I cant find them anywhere ! Anyone have a hook up or link .. thanks guys !
 

DiMora

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I would try match.com or the local singles ads.

 

walter

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The only MFR I found for that size is Pirelli and they supplied those to Bentley for their Continental S and T models. That said they're hard as hell to find. You may try taking a trip to a Bentley dealership or try this website and see if it has still any in stock.

285/45R18 Tires

Alternatively you could try different tire sizes that come close to that in size but remember to stay within 4% variation from OEM. So something like 295/45/18, 305/45/18 or 315/40/18 would be good if they don't rub against suspension bits.
 

whyask

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Thats the problem I have the offset from the 99-04 rims on (the black saleens) So im not sure I can run a wider tire ...
 

walter

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Use this. It's a nifty tire/wheel size calculator that gives you precise measurement and visual diagrams to help with the choice. Everyone looking to plus size should use this tool.

Tire size calculator
 
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Here is another wheel and tire fitment guide
This one will do your offset also

http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp
 

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285/40/18 is teh size you should be getting, its much closer to stock size, actually its the size the gt500's run in the rear. i have this size bfg kdw's on my car, and they look great, good amount of sidewall and i usually like the lower profile look( stepped down from 20's to the 18's)

i dont think you will find a 285/45 anywhere with the exception that walter mentioned
 

whyask

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sweet...... thanks guys ! The tire link thingy is very very handy, i have added that one and the gear ratio rpm one to my folder of important **** ! LOL
 
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Yeah, I searched tirelessly for a 285/45/18 as well, and that Pirelli is the only one I found.

I'm tossing around doing either 275/45, 285/40, or 295/45.
 

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As it has been mentioned before 285/40 is an OEM size and is not difficult at tall to get a hold of at tire shops so I'd say go with that.
 
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DiMora said:
I would try match.com or the local singles ads.

Click to expand...

Not even Barby has those numbers, more of a V shape than an hour glass too...

When I get new wheels and tires I plan on going with 285/35/18s.
Dan
 
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