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Originally Posted by chief1richard
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Originally Posted by ashburyn54
If your looking for max sizing in a 9.5 I would go with an NT01 265/40r18 squared or RE-71 in similar sizing. That's a 26.3 diameter and equal to the 265/35r19 front tires I ran. That was as far as I could go diameter wise in the front. I like a larger sidewall and I think they will look even better in an 18. That's a very similar size to a Pirelli or Michelin Cup car slick sidewall wise.
Going with a 265/35r18 means you will loose almost an inch of sidewall.
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Have you run a 265/40r18 on the track? Any noticable difference from a 35 sidewall? I would like to run 265/40r18, just want to be sure they don't rub. |
I haven't run a 40 series since I was on 19's but I ran the same 26.3" diameter up front. No fender rubbing. You may lightly brush the front splash guard on full lock turning around. Nothing audible or damaged just a brush.
I had a similar sidewall height out back and I felt like it had more grip. To the point I had to lower pressure to utilize the whole tread width. I think a 265/40 square would be perfect, maybe the only draw back would be less transient response from a larger sidewall but more grip might make up for that deflection? I just like the beefy look.