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Old 10-05-2009, 12:45 PM
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what tires 2 get on stock rims?
Alright I have a 2007 ss/sc with the h and r drop on stock 18 inch rims. What is the widest and most gripping tires I can get to fit my car sense traction is a big issue for me
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235/40 theres quite a few brands that carry that size
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225/40/18's. You will probably have rubbing issues if you go to 235/40's on H&R springs. Don't even think about 225/45/18's. They are too tall and will likely rub.
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225/40/18 is the sweet spot.

Stock sizes:
SS S/C = 18x7 = 215/45/18
SS T/C = 18x7.5 = 225/40/18

SS S/C can upgrade to 225/40/18 without issue
SS T/C can upgrade to 235/40/18 without issue

Your speedo will be slightly off, but the difference is negligible.
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Originally Posted by Pyros777
225/40/18 is the sweet spot.

Stock sizes:
SS S/C = 18x7.5 = 215/45/18
SS T/C = 18x8.0 = 225/40/18

SS S/C can upgrade to 225/40/18 without issue
SS T/C can upgrade to 235/40/18 without issue

Your speedo will be slightly off, but the difference is negligible.
Stock SS S/C Wheels are 18x7
Stock SS T/C Wheels are 18x7.5
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what if i go with the 235/40 and roll my fenders if i have to?
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Our fenders are pre-rolled from the factory. There isn't much to gain there. I wouldn't go any wider than a 225 on a 7" wide wheel.
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Stock SS S/C Wheels are 18x7
Stock SS T/C Wheels are 18x7.5
hush you. lol fixed
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I've got BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport A/S on stock rims.. 225/40/18.. They're awesome.. Good grip.. I can hook punching it through first most of the time.. Handle amazingly.. REALLY good in the wet.. And have a treadwear rating of 400... Super long lasting... I recommend them.
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hush you. lol fixed
haha, just makin sure you are up on your SS stats man
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well i just ordered the star spec's and ill be picking them up from the warehouse tomorrow sense i live 20 mins away : ) so ill let yall know how they work out for me...i went with 225/40 by the way
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