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upgraded my 06 SS/SC 18" wheels to 225/40/18

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Old 04-16-2008, 05:27 PM
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upgraded my 06 SS/SC 18" wheels to 225/40/18

i am giving a review on Nexus n7000 225/40/18

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they grip way better then stock

ride is better then stock i live on gravel road

handeling on curves is better

over all way better then stock and the tread seems to be pretty good

these are also a directional tire ive put about 1500 miles on these and they are good over all

HERE ARE THE SPECS FROM THE WEBSITE

4 Wide & Straight Channel Design
Multiple kerf Design - Up Grade Snow Index
Shoulder Design - Up Grade Cornering Stability
Aggressive Type lateral Grooves - Anti Hydroplaning
W & Y - Speed rated
U.T.Q.G. 360AA

this is the website that shows more details
http://www.nexentireusa.com/tire_detail.asp?pid=106
Old 04-30-2008, 10:21 PM
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thinking about putting this size of tire on my car and i have it lowered on sportlines do you think it will rub or not. any help would be appreciated thanks
Old 04-30-2008, 10:24 PM
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225 40 = half an inch shorter and 3/4 inch wider than stock.. i doubt it will rub.. im running this size in a nitto neo gen and i LOVE em...
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mine do not rub at all however right now it is rubbing cause i need to fix front bumper a lil bit gm diddnt put back the cover and its pushing the wheel well cover out a little so it rubbs only when tight tight turning like almost max other then that no rubbing at all
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nice choice
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